Dental alveolus

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Dental Alveolus

Dental alveolus (pronunciation: /ˈdɛntəl ælˈviːələs/), also known as a tooth socket, is a socket in the alveolar process of the maxilla or mandible where the roots of the teeth are held in the jawbone with the help of periodontal ligament.

Etymology

The term "alveolus" is derived from the Latin word "alveus", meaning "small cavity" or "hollow". The prefix "dental" is derived from the Latin word "dens", meaning "tooth".

Related Terms

  • Alveolar process: The thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on bones that hold teeth.
  • Maxilla: The upper jawbone in vertebrates.
  • Mandible: The lower jawbone in vertebrates.
  • Periodontal ligament: A group of specialized connective tissue fibers that essentially attach a tooth to the alveolar bone within which it sits.
  • Teeth: Hard, calcified structures in the jaws of many vertebrates that are used for biting, chewing, and for defense.
  • Jawbone: The bone structure that forms the skeleton of the mouth and includes the mandible and the maxilla.

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