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A gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is a procedure in which the gallbladder is removed. The gallbladder is an organ located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity, against the underside of the liver.

A bone anchor is a small metal plate with screw holes that is placed in the jawbone. It serves as a anchorage point during orthodontic treatments. This allows teeth to be moved without placing strain on the surrounding teeth.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root in the form of a titanium screw. The jawbone grows attached to it, creating a foundation. This allows firmly fixed teeth to be placed even if all natural teeth have been lost.

A jaw correction, or orthognathic surgery, is a procedure in which the jaw bones are repositioned to better align the jaws and teeth.

Impacted canines are teeth that have not erupted in the correct position in the dental arch. They often remain stuck in the jawbone or gum. This can cause problems such as misaligned teeth or damage to adjacent teeth.

Wisdom teeth are the back molars of the teeth. They usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Not everyone develops wisdom teeth.