lower ridge slope


low·er ridge slope

the slope of the mandibular residual ridge in the second and third molar as seen from the buccal side.

lower ridge slope

The slope of the crest of the mandibular residual ridge from the third molar forward as viewed in profile.See also: slope

low·er ridge slope

(lōwĕr rij slōp) Slope of mandibular residual ridge in second and third molars as seen from the buccal side.