alveoloplasty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical modification of the alveolar ridges in preparation for the fitting of dentures.

Word forms

alveoloplasty alveoloplasties

Etymology

From alveolo- + -plasty.

Synonyms

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