5-1 EXTRACTIONS

Question 1

what is an apicectomy

Answer 1

removal of the apex of the tooth

Question 2

What is an alveolectomy

Answer 2

removal of sharp bone ridges under a denture

Question 3

What is crown lengthening

Answer 3

removal of bone and tissue to expose more clinical crown

Question 4

what is operculectomy

Answer 4

removal of the operculum (flap over tooth)