title: Surgical extractions.
abstract: The principles of exodontia as they pertain to surgical extractions are presented in this article. A system of presurgical analysis that will alert the dentist to potential problems is outlined. Also, classic techniques of surgical extractions and root retrieval are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UCLA School of Dentistry.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hooley
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Golden
mesh_terms: D000541:Alveolectomy; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery