Tooth Extraction-Related Terminology
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Closed extraction (X or XS):
Extraction of teeth without flap creation; X is used when closed extraction is performed without tooth sectioning; XS is used when closed extraction is performed with tooth sectioning or removal of interproximal crown tissue
Open extraction (XSS):
Extraction of teeth after flap creation and alveolectomy
Alveolectomy (ALV):
Removal of some or all of the alveolar bone
Alveoloplasty (ALV):
A form of alveolectomy performed to restore physiological contours or achieve smooth contours of the alveolar bone.