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endodontics|ɛndəʊˈdɒntɪks|
[f. Gr. ἔνδον endo- + ὀδούς, ὀδόντ- tooth + -ics.]
The branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues.
1946Dentistry VI. 771/1 (index) Endodontics, penicillin in. 1960H. J. Healey Endodontics iii. 85 Endodontics requires..ability in the digital manipulation and use of specially designed instruments.
Hence endoˈdontal, endoˈdontic adjs., pertaining to endodontics; endoˈdontically adv., according to the methods of endodontics; endoˈdontist, one who practises or specializes in endodontics.
1946Jrnl. Endodontia I. 1 The ‘endodontist’ is not any more a rebel against the ruling of ‘science’ but a recognized specialist of dentistry. Ibid. 25 Only exact endodontic technique can save a tooth without in the least endangering the patient. 1960H. J. Healey Endodontics i. 15 Odontalgia of this nature is of particular importance to the endodontist. Ibid. iii. 71 The selection of cases for endodontic therapy is of utmost importance in the ultimate success or failure in endodontically treated teeth. 1960A. B. Wade Basic Periodontology vi. 274 Endodontal therapy. 1965L. I. Grossman Endodontic Practice (ed. 6) xx. 450 Endodontal treatment..concerns itself with the health of the supporting structures of the teeth. |