MeSH definition : Subtotal or complete excision of the alveolar process of the maxilla or mandible.
(Dorland, 28th ed);
MeSH synonym : alveolectomies;
MeSH annotation : excision of part of the ALVEOLAR PROCESS (see note there); do not confuse with ALVEOLOPLASTY;
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; do not confuse with ALVEOLOPLASTY;