Oral Surgery
/ˈɔːrəl ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A medical surgical specialty concerning operative procedures on the mouth, jaws, and related structures, often relevant in legal contexts involving medical malpractice or personal injury claims.
The plaintiff sued for negligence in the oral surgery performed without informed consent.
Forms
- oral surgeries
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Commentary
In legal usage, oral surgery frequently arises in cases of malpractice claims and requires understanding of informed consent and standards of care applicable to operative dental procedures.
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