It may occur in response to poor nutrition, lack of use (disuse of immobilization), reduction in blood supply, loss of nerve supply, or chronic cell injury. Atrophy of the alveolar ridge may also be associated with occlusal trauma or systemic diseases affecting bone structure
Also indexed as
Alveolar bone lossAtrophy of edentulous alveolar ridgeedentulous alveolar ridge atrophy
Nearby in Certain specified disorders of teeth or supporting structures