Surgical procedure for recontouring supporting bone, sometimes in preparation for a prosthesis.
Conservative contouring of the alveolar process, in preparation for immediate or future denture construction. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
A surgical procedure used to recontour the supporting bone structures in preparation of a complete o
Type: Term Pronunciation: al-vē′ō-lō-plas′tē Definitions: 1. Surgical preparation of the alveolar ridges for the reception of dentures; shaping and smoothing of socket margins after extraction of teeth with subsequent suturing to ensure optimal healing. Synonyms: alveoplasty