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alveoplasty

/ˌæl.viˈɒs.ti/

/ˌæl.viˈɑːs.ti/

alveoplastynoun

alveoplasties

/ˌæl.viˈɒs.ti/

/ˌæl.viˈɑːs.ti/

Translations

альвеопластика

The dentist recommended alveoplasty to smooth the jawbone.

Стоматолог рекомендовал альвеопластику для сглаживания челюстной кости.

Definitions

A surgical procedure involving the reshaping or smoothing of the alveolar ridges in the mouth, often performed to prepare the mouth for dentures or other dental prosthetics.

The dentist recommended an alveoplasty to ensure a better fit for the patient's new dentures.

Synonyms

alveoloplasty

alveolarplasty

alveolar bone contouring

alveolar osteoplasty