alveoloplasty

alveoloplasty definition - medical

al·ve·o·lo·plas·ty (ăl-vēˈə-lō-plăsˌtē) or al·ve·o·plas·ty (ălˈvē-ō-plăsˌtē)

noun
Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures.

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