Stedman's Medical Dictionary
alveoloplasty
Pronunciation: al-vē′ō-lō-plas′tēSurgical 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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