Definition

Noun: A branch of dentistry that involves surgical procedures performed on the teeth, jaws, and surrounding oral structures. It focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that require operative intervention.

Usage

Dental surgery is used as a singular noun to refer to the medical specialty or field. It can also refer to a specific surgical procedure within that field. - As a field/specialty: "She specializes in dental surgery." - As a procedure: "He underwent dental surgery to remove an impacted wisdom tooth."

Examples

• After the accident, the patient required extensive dental surgery to reconstruct his jaw.
• Modern dental surgery often uses lasers for more precise and less invasive procedures.
• The clinic is equipped for a wide range of dental surgery, from simple extractions to complex implants.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in/undergo dental surgery": to be receiving or having a surgical dental procedure.
  • The patient is currently in dental surgery.
• "field/practice of dental surgery": specifies the area of professional work.
  • He has built a successful practice in the field of dental surgery.

Variants and Related Words

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery: A closely related surgical specialty that often encompasses more complex procedures involving the jaws, face, and neck.
• Dentistry: The broader field of oral health care, of which dental surgery is a part.
• Dental surgeon (n): A dentist who is qualified to perform surgical procedures.

Synonyms

• Oral surgery: A very close synonym, though sometimes used to specify surgery on tissues other than teeth.
• Surgical dentistry: A less common but descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• "to have dental surgery": to receive a surgical dental operation.
  • She will have dental surgery next Tuesday.
• "dental surgery practice/clinic": a place where such procedures are performed.
  • The new dental surgery clinic offers Saturday appointments.

Noun

1. the branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures