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The ossicular chain is made up of three three tiny bones in the middle ear: the hammer, anvil and stirrup. This ossicular chain transmits sound from the eardrum to the inner ear. Damage to one or more of these bones can lead to hearing loss. In such cases, an ossiculoplasty may be performed.

The removal of nasal polyps is a procedure in which benign swellings of the nasal mucosa are taken away. This improves nasal breathing and relieves chronic inflammation or breathing problems.

The removal of the tonsils, also known as a tonsillectomy, is a common operation in children and sometimes also in adults. The procedure is performed when the tonsils frequently become inflamed or when they are so enlarged that they obstruct breathing or swallowing.

A microlaryngoscopy is an endoscopic procedure of the larynx, in which the surgeon can examine and treat abnormalities of the vocal cords using fine instruments.

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