obturation

/ɒb.tʊˈreɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒb.tʊrˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of filling a cavity in a tooth with a material, typically a hard plastic or other insulating material, especially in dentistry.

“The dentist performed an obturation of the root canal to prevent further infection.”

Synonyms

  • filling
  • sealing

Antonyms

  • drilling
  • removal