Uncovering the Mystery of the "Autoblock" Procedure: A Question for Dentists

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the term "autoblock," which is mentioned in an unpublished work related to a dental procedure. Participants are exploring the meaning and proper English equivalent of this term, as well as its relevance in dental practice.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the term "autoblock" appears in a non-English context and seeks clarification on its meaning in English.
  • Another participant suggests that "autoblock" may refer to a material used to bind with bone, providing a link to a scientific article for further reference.
  • A later reply expresses appreciation for the provided link, indicating it was helpful in understanding the term.
  • Some posts introduce humor regarding dental procedures, comparing them to other actions, but do not directly address the original inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the meaning of "autoblock," with some participants proposing interpretations while others engage in unrelated humor.

Contextual Notes

The original inquiry lacks context regarding the specific dental procedure and the assumptions behind the term "autoblock," which may affect interpretations.

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Is this description recognizable: "a block of autologous osteoplastic material used in dentistry"? If so, what is it called?
I came across (in an unpublished work) a description (in another language) of a procedure which included the word , when transliterated, "autoblock", but since this does not seem to be an English word, I was told the description which appears in the summary. However, not being a dentist, I have not been able to find out what the proper word or expression (in English) is, or even if there is one.
 
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Super! Thanks, jedishrfu. A very helpful link (and the links inside the link are also useful.) And your answer then makes perfect sense.
 
Remember slamming the door works better than the dentist your pulling teeth.

 
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