Exodontic is a term that refers to the fields of dental surgery and tooth extractions. Synonyms for exodontic include dental extractions, tooth extractions, dental surgery, dental pulling, and dental removal. Each of these synonyms refers to the process of removing teeth from the mouth for various reasons, such as treatment of gum disease or orthodontic correction. In some cases, the use of braces may require an exodontic procedure to make room for teeth alignment. The terminology may differ slightly, but all of these terms ultimately refer to the same dental procedure - the removal of teeth from the mouth.