Intermediate
Technical
IVT
odontectomy
Surgical removal of a tooth, particularly impacted or problematic teeth requiring bone removal.
Full Definition
The surgical extraction of teeth that cannot be removed by simple elevation and extraction techniques. This procedure typically involves flap reflection, bone removal with rotary instruments, tooth sectioning, and primary closure. Common indications include impacted third molars, severely broken-down teeth, and teeth with curved or dilacerated roots requiring surgical access.
Usage
Usage note: Use when surgical intervention beyond simple forceps extraction is required.
In Context
- "The impacted third molar required odontectomy with bone removal and tooth sectioning." — Surgical procedure note
- "Post-operative instructions following odontectomy include soft diet and chlorhexidine rinses." — Patient discharge instructions
Also known as
surgical tooth extraction
surgical extraction
Contrasted with
simple extraction
Don't confuse with
simple extraction
tooth extraction