al·ve·o·lec·to·my ( l v - -l k t-m)n. Surgical removal of a portion of the aveolar process to facilitate the fitting of a dental prosthesis. |
alveolectomy
[al′vē·əlek′təmē]
Etymology: L, alveolus, little hollow; Gk, ektomē, excision
the excision of a portion of the alveolar process performed to aid in the extraction of a tooth or teeth, modify the alveolar contour after tooth extraction, or prepare the mouth for dentures.
alveolectomy (al´vē
lek´tmē),n the excision of a portion of the alveolar process to aid in the removal of teeth, modification of the contour after the removal of teeth, and preparation of the oral cavity for dentures.
alveolectomy
surgical excision of part of the alveolar process.
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