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alveolar resorption

/ælˈviːələr rɪˈzɔːrpʃən/

翻译: 医学名词,指牙槽骨因牙周病、拔牙后或其他原因而逐渐吸收、丧失骨质的现象。

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/ælˈviːələr rɪˈzɔːrpʃən/C2formalmedical
  • zh医学名词,指牙槽骨因牙周病、拔牙后或其他原因而逐渐吸收、丧失骨质的现象。

A medical term referring to the gradual loss of bone tissue in the alveolar process of the jaw, often occurring after tooth extraction or due to periodontal disease.

  1. Bone loss in the jawC1formal

    The process by which the alveolar bone (the part of the jaw that holds teeth) is broken down and absorbed by the body, often after tooth loss or due to periodontal disease.

    zh牙槽骨吸收

    • Alveolar resorption can make it difficult to fit dental implants.
    • The dentist explained that alveolar resorption occurs naturally after a tooth is extracted.
    • Severe periodontal disease can accelerate alveolar resorption.