Oral surgery is a general term for any surgical procedure performed on the teeth, gums, jaw, or surrounding oral and facial structures. It covers a wide range of procedures, including tooth extractions, dental bone grafts, periodontal (gum) grafts, and corrective jaw surgery. Different types of oral surgical procedures are performed every year. Some of the most common include tooth extraction, dental bone grafting, dental implants, periodontal surgery, corrective jaw surgery, sleep apnea surgery, and cleft lip and palate repair.