An ostectomy is a procedure that removes bone. Examples include removal of the femoral head and removal of a rib. In dentistry, ostectomy refers specifically to removing the bone surrounding a tooth in order to eliminate an adjacent periodontal pocket.
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An ostectomy is a procedure involving the removal of bone.
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