residual ridge resorption

English focus texts

Quellenangaben


Ortman HR. Factors of bone resorption of the residual ridge. J PROSTHET DENT 1962;12:429-40.
Atwood DA. Some clinical factors related to rate of resorption of residual ridges. J PROSTHET DENT 1962;12:441-50.

Definition from Glossary

A term used for the diminishing quantity and quality of the residual ridge after teeth are removed

Pronunciation
ri˘-zi˘j′ōō-al ri˘j rē-sôrb′shun, -zôrb′-