odontoplasty

o·don·to·plas·ty

(ō-don'tō-plas'tē),

Surgical contouring of tooth surface to enhance plaque control and gingival morphology.

[odonto- + G. plassō, to mold]

o·don·to·plas·ty

(ō-don'tō-plas-tē)

Reshaping of a portion of a tooth; may be performed for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

[odonto- + G. plassō, to mold]

o·don·to·plas·ty

(ō-don'tō-plas-tē)

Surgical contouring of tooth surface to enhance plaque control and gingival morphology.

[odonto- + G. plassō, to mold]

odontoplasty

the removal of enamel from teeth, but also applied to the remodeling of filling material or cast crowns.