Tooth-o-pedia:  Glossary of Dental Definitions

Definition: Alloplastic

Alloplastic refers to man-made materials that are sometimes used for tissue augmentation. The dentist uses tissue augmentation to build up an area in the mouth for several reasons. One reason the dentist would augment a mandibular (lower) ridge is to help stabilize a lower denture.

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