AST Surgical Technologist Practice Exam

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What type of procedure would involve the removal of teeth?

Implantation
Extractions
Orthodontics
Restoration

The correct answer is: Extractions

The procedure that involves the removal of teeth is known as extractions. This type of dental procedure is specifically focused on taking out one or more teeth due to various reasons, such as decay, overcrowding, periodontal disease, or impaction. The goal of extractions is to alleviate discomfort and maintain oral health by removing teeth that can cause complications. Implantation refers to the surgical placement of dental implants to replace lost teeth, rather than the removal of teeth. Orthodontics involves the correction of misaligned teeth and jaws but does not include the extraction process as a primary focus; while sometimes teeth may be extracted to accommodate orthodontic treatment, it is not the primary goal of the specialty. Restoration encompasses procedures that restore damaged or decayed teeth, such as fillings or crowns, rather than the removal of teeth. Therefore, extractions is the specific term that directly relates to the process of removing teeth.