Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic
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Surgery necessary for a denture to rest on a firm base, free from marked osseous protuberances or undercuts, and devoid of interfering muscle attachments, excess mucoperiosteum, hyperplasias, and fibrous or papillary growths. |
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Dental Prosthesis (1966-1979),Mouth/surgery (1966-1979),Surgery, Oral (1966-1979),specific dental prosthesis (1966-1979),specific oral surgery heading (1966-1979) |
Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic Categories.
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Alveolar Ridge Augmentation - Preprosthetic surgery involving rib, cartilage, or iliac crest bone grafts, usually autologous, or synthetic implants for rebuilding the alveolar ridge. |
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Alveolectomy - Subtotal or complete excision of the alveolar process of the maxilla or mandible. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
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Alveoloplasty - Conservative contouring of the alveolar process, in preparation for immediate or future denture construction. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
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Dental Implantation - The grafting or inserting of a prosthetic device of alloplastic material into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal or periosteal layer or within the bone. Its purpose is to provide support and retention to a partial or complete denture. |
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Vestibuloplasty - Those procedures designed to widen the zone of attached gingiva and deepen the vestibular depth which will facilitate the clearance of the area for natural food passage, and provide access for toothbrushing and interdental stimulation. |
Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic Definitions and Terms
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