alveolar atrophy


al·ve·o·lar at·ro·phy

diminution in size of the supportive tissues of the teeth due to lack of function, reduced blood supply, or unknown causes.

al·ve·o·lar at·ro·phy

(al-vēŏ-lăr atrŏ-fē) Loss or diminution of supportive alveolar bone due to loss of teeth or to function, trauma, reduced blood supply, or unknown cause.