National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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What is the term for the removal of a tooth from its socket?

Extraction
Resorption
Luxation
Dislocation

The correct answer is: Extraction

The term for the removal of a tooth from its socket is "Extraction." This procedure involves the surgical or non-surgical elimination of a tooth, and is typically performed when a tooth is severely decayed, damaged, or has advanced periodontal disease. During an extraction, the dentist carefully loosens the tooth from the surrounding tissues and bone before removing it completely from the socket in the alveolar bone. Resorption refers to the process where the body breaks down and absorbs tissue, which is not directly related to the act of removing a tooth. Luxation describes a condition wherein a tooth is displaced but not removed, indicating a significant movement rather than extraction. Dislocation typically refers to a joint condition where bones are out of their normal position, which is irrelevant to dental extractions. Thus, extraction is the precise term that encapsulates the act of removing a tooth from its socket.