alveolar bone
alveolar bone · alveolar bones
A ridge on the surface of a teeth-bearing bone, such as maxilla and mandible in…A ridge on the surface of a teeth-bearing bone, such as maxilla and mandible in humans, that contains the tooth sockets.
» Alveolar bone has a high mineral content, mainly calcium and phosphate.
Meaning
1 sensesA ridge on the surface of a teeth-bearing bone, such as maxilla and mandible in humans, that contains the tooth sockets.
Examples
2 sentencesAlveolar bone has a high mineral content, mainly calcium and phosphate.
Alveolar bone grafting is part of the reconstructive surgery process for patients with a cleft lip and palate.
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plural: alveolar bones| Singular | alveolar bone |
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| Plural | alveolar bones |
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