alveoloplasty
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al·ve·o·lo·plas·ty
(al-vē'ō-lō-plas'tē),Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures; shaping and smoothing of socket margins after extraction of teeth with subsequent suturing to ensure optimal healing.
Synonym(s): alveoplasty
[alveolo- + G. plassō, to form]
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alveoloplasty
(ăl-vē′ə-lō-plăs′tē) oralveoplasty
(ăl′vē-ō-plăs′tē)n.
Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures.
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al·ve·o·lo·plas·ty
(al-vē'ŏ-lō-plas-tē)Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures; shaping and smoothing of socket margins after extraction of teeth with subsequent suturing to ensure optimal healing.
Synonym(s): alveoplasty.
Synonym(s): alveoplasty.
[alveolo- + G. plassō, to form]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
al·ve·o·lo·plas·ty
(al-vē'ŏ-lō-plas-tē)Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures; shaping and smoothing of socket margins after extraction of teeth with subsequent suturing to ensure optimal healing.
Synonym(s): alveoplasty.
Synonym(s): alveoplasty.
[alveolo- + G. plassō, to form]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012