Exodontics

/ˌɛksəʊˈdɒntɪks/ noun

Definition

The branch of dentistry that specializes in the extraction of teeth and surgical treatment of tooth removal complications.

Etymology

From 'exodontia' plus '-ics' (the science or practice of). This variant form emphasizes the systematic scientific study of extraction practices and tooth removal methodology.

Kelly Says

Exodontics is more complex than it sounds—when an exodontist removes a tooth, they're thinking about jaw structure, bone density, neighboring tooth roots, and how the extraction might affect your bite for decades to come.

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