Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Alveolar Ridge Augmentation

Preprosthetic surgery involving rib, cartilage, or iliac crest bone grafts, usually autologous, or synthetic implants for rebuilding the alveolar ridge.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Preprosthetic surgery involving rib, cartilage, or iliac crest bone grafts, usually autologous, or synthetic implants for rebuilding the alveolar ridge.

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Synonyms

17 entry terms
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentations
  • Augmentation, Alveolar Ridge
  • Augmentations, Alveolar Ridge
  • Ridge Augmentation, Alveolar
  • Ridge Augmentations, Alveolar
  • Mandibular Ridge Augmentation
  • Maxillary Ridge Augmentation
  • Augmentation, Mandibular Ridge
  • Augmentation, Maxillary Ridge
  • Augmentations, Mandibular Ridge
  • Augmentations, Maxillary Ridge
  • Mandibular Ridge Augmentations
  • Maxillary Ridge Augmentations
  • Ridge Augmentation, Mandibular
  • Ridge Augmentation, Maxillary
  • Ridge Augmentations, Mandibular
  • Ridge Augmentations, Maxillary

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(80); was see under SURGERY, ORAL, PREPROSTHETIC 1980-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Alveoloplasty (1966-1979)
  • Mandible/surgery (1966-1979)
  • Mandibular Diseases/surgery (1966-1979)

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NLM Classification

WU 500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Alveolar Ridge Augmentation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000540. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000540
  2. Alveolar Ridge Augmentation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73354901