alveoloplasty


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]

alveoloplasty

(ăl-vē′ə-lō-plăs′tē) or

alveoplasty

(ăl′vē-ō-plăs′tē)n. Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures.

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. [alveolo- + G. plassō, to form]

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. [alveolo- + G. plassō, to form]