MeSH definition : Conservative contouring of the alveolar process, in preparation for immediate or future
denture construction. (Dorland, 28th ed);
MeSH synonym : alveoloplasties;
MeSH annotation : refers to ALVEOLAR PROCESS (see note there); do not confuse with ALVEOLECTOMY; do
not use /util except by MeSH definition; do not confuse with ALVEOLECTOMY;