ALVEOLAR RESORPTION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Alveolar Resorption.
Alveolar Resorption - as a noun
Wasting of the bony socket
Example Sentences
"Untreated gum disease can lead to alveolar resorption."
"The dentist explained that alveolar resorption occurs when the bone around the teeth gradually disappears."
"Advanced cases of alveolar resorption may result in loose or shifting teeth."
"Older adults are at a higher risk of developing alveolar resorption."
"The patient's dental X-rays showed significant alveolar resorption."
