apoxesis
noun
ap·ox·e·sis
ˌap-äk-ˈsē-səs 
: the removal of deposits from the root surfaces of teeth by a scraper
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“Apoxesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apoxesis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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