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Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridge

Atrofia do rebordo alveolar edêntulo

Category

Definition

It may occur in response to poor nutrition, lack of use (disuse of immobilization), reduction in blood supply, loss of nerve supply, or chronic cell injury. Atrophy of the alveolar ridge may also be associated with occlusal trauma or systemic diseases affecting bone structure

Index Terms

Atrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgeedentulous alveolar ridge atrophyAlveolar bone loss