Milad Abdusalam A Milad*

Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Lecturer at Department of Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Sehba City, Libya

*Corresponding Author: Milad Abdusalam A Milad, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Lecturer at Department of Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Sehba City, Libya.

Received: June 29, 2023; Published: July 18, 2023

Abstract

Tooth extraction, a common dental procedure, serves as an intriguing lens through which to explore the interplay between philosophy and realism. This scientific article delves into the philosophical underpinnings of tooth extraction, examining its implications within the realms of ontology, epistemology, and ethics. By exploring the perspectives of philosophical schools such as idealism, materialism, and pragmatism, we aim to shed light on the complex nature of tooth extraction and its broader implications for our understanding of reality and human experience. This article draws upon a wide range of references to provide a comprehensive analysis, fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue between dentistry and philosophy.

Keywords: Tooth Extraction; Philosophy; Realism; Ethics; Ontology

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Citation

Citation: Milad Abdusalam A Milad. “The Philosophical Implications of Tooth Extraction: Bridging the Gap between Philosophy and Realism”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 7.8 (2023): 130-134.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2023 Milad Abdusalam A Milad. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.