apexogenesis

apexogenesis
n.
a procedure that allows the root tip to continue forming when an immature tooth has sustained limited injury following trauma.

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apex·o·gen·e·sis (a″peks-o-jenґĕ-sis) normal development of the root apex of a tooth.

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