apicoectomy

/ˌæpɪkoʊˌɛkˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure to remove the tip of a tooth root, especially when the root tip is infected

“The dentist decided to perform an apicoectomy to save the patient’s tooth”

Synonyms

  • apicoectomy procedure
  • root end amputation

Antonyms

  • conservative dental treatment
  • tooth preservation