The majority of patients are in need of minor oral surgical procedures (e.g., extractions, implant placement, etc.) during the course of their dental management.

Oral surgical procedures constitute a major part of the practice of dentistry. Oral surgery provides a practical and complete overview of the medical and surgical techniques of dental practice in major areas which includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment, including both the functional and esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial region.