exodontics
- noun
- /ˌɛksoʊˈdɒntɪks/
- Specialized
:
exodoncia
- Advances in exodontics have made tooth removal less painful and more efficient.
Examples
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After completing his studies in exodontics, he specialized in wisdom tooth extractions.
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The dental student attended a seminar on modern techniques in exodontics.
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The field of exodontics is essential for dental health.
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Many dentists specialize in exodontics to improve patient care.
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Advances in exodontics have made tooth removal less painful and more efficient.
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After completing his studies in exodontics, he specialized in wisdom tooth extractions.
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The dental student attended a seminar on modern techniques in exodontics.
Synonyms
Dental work that removes teeth
How Invasive
- Specialized
2
3.8
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
3.6
- Specialized
17
3.5
- Specialized
14
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
exodontics = exodontic (opaque) = exo + odont + ics
The final step is the noun-forming suffix '-ics' on the technical adjective 'exodontic', but the parts (exo-, odont-, -ics) are specialized Greek combining forms unlikely to be known by average learners.
Etymology
Exodontics comes from Greek parts exo- 'outside' and odont- 'tooth', so it means taking a tooth out. The odont- part is the same as in orthodontics, which helps you remember that exodontics is the dental branch for removing teeth.