alveolotomy

/æl.vi.əl.ɒt.ə.mi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical operation on a tooth alveolus

“The dentist performed an alveolotomy to remove the infected tissue.”

2. noun

the act of performing an alveolotomy

“The dentist’s alveolotomy was a success, and the patient recovered quickly.”

Synonyms

  • alveolar procedure
  • tooth surgery

Antonyms

  • tooth extraction