0009085 Alveolar ridge overgrowth

synonym Thick alveolar ridges Thickened alveolar ridges Overgrowth of gum ridge Hyperplasia of alveolar process of jaw Overgrowth of alveolar ridge Enlarged alveolar ridge Increased size of alveolar ridge Hyperplasia of alveolar ridge Alveolar ridge excess

comment This finding may or may not be accompanied by increased height of the alveolar ridge. This is not to be confused with Prominent palatal ridges or gingival overgrowth. This distinction of gingival from alveolar ridge overgrowth may be difficult, especially in milder degrees of the finding.