Oral Surgery involves surgery on what?

• A. Teeth cleaning
• B. Orthodontic alignment
• C. Restoration of cavities
• D. Surgery on the teeth, mouth, jaw, and facial bones

Answer: (D)

Oral surgery is about surgical procedures in the mouth and face. It covers surgery on the teeth, the jaw bones, and surrounding facial structures, including removing teeth (like impacted ones), treating facial injuries, placing dental implants, and performing corrective jaw or reconstructive procedures. It also can involve biopsy or removal of cysts or tumors in the oral maxillofacial region.

The other activities are not surgical in nature: teeth cleaning is a prophylactic procedure to remove plaque and tartar, not surgery; orthodontic alignment focuses on moving teeth into better positions with braces or aligners, which is orthodontics; restoration of cavities involves fillings and restoring tooth structure without cutting into bone or soft tissue, which is dental restoration rather than surgery.