Kazanjian operation

Ka·zan·ji·an op·er·a·tion

(kah-zahn'jē-ăn),

surgical extension of the vestibular sulcus of edentulous ridges to increase their height and to improve denture retention.
See also: ridge extension.

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Ka·zan·ji·an op·er·a·tion

(kah-zahnjē-ăn opĕr-āshŭn)

Surgical extension of the vestibular sulcus of edentulous ridges to increase their height and to improve denture retention.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Kazanjian,

Varaztad H., Armenian otorhinolaryngologist in the U.S., 1879-1974.

Kazanjian scissors

Kazanjian nasal forceps

Kazanjian nasal hump forceps

Kazanjian operation - surgical extension of the vestibular sulcus of edentulous ridges to increase their height and to improve denture retention.

Kazanjian osteotome

Kazanjian splint

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Ka·zan·ji·an op·er·a·tion

(kah-zahnjē-ăn opĕr-āshŭn)

Surgical extension of vestibular sulcus of edentulous ridges to increase their height and improve denture retention.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012