Tooth socket
Tooth Socket
The tooth socket (pronunciation: /tuːθ sɒkɪt/), also known as the alveolus (pronunciation: /ælˈviːələs/), is a cavity within the alveolar process of the jaw bone that holds the roots of the tooth.
Etymology
The term "tooth socket" is derived from the Old English "tōth" and "soc", meaning "tooth" and "socket" respectively. The term "alveolus" is derived from the Latin "alveus", meaning "hollow" or "cavity".
Anatomy
The tooth socket is a part of the alveolar process, which is the thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on bones that hold teeth. In humans, the tooth sockets are located in both the upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) jaws. Each tooth socket is designed to hold one tooth.
Related Terms
- Periodontal Ligament: The fibrous connective tissue layer covering the cementum of a tooth and holding it in place in the jawbone.
- Alveolar Process: The thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on bones that hold teeth.
- Cementum: A specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth.
- Jaw Bone: The bone structure that forms the skeleton of the mouth and includes the tooth sockets.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tooth socket
- Wikipedia's article - Tooth socket
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