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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Alveolar processes cutaway color.jpg|thumb|Alveolar processes cutaway color|right]] [[File:Siebert 12 (jaws).jpg|thumb|Siebert 12 (jaws)|left]] [[File:Mand Right Premolar PA.JPG|thumb|Mand Right Premolar PA.JPG]] [[File:Cleft palate alveolus panorex xray.jpg|thumb|Cleft palate alveolus panorex xray|right]] [[File:CC-BY icon.svg|thumb|CC-BY icon|right]] [[File:Places of articulation.svg|thumb|Places of articulation.svg]] {{Short description|Bony ridge containing the tooth sockets}}<br />
{{Infobox anatomy<br />
| name = Alveolar process<br />
| Latin = processus alveolaris<br />
| image = Gray994.png<br />
| caption = The alveolar process of the maxilla and mandible<br />
| width = <br />
| system = [[Skeletal system]]<br />
| part_of = [[Maxilla]], [[Mandible]]<br />
| arteries = [[Superior alveolar arteries]], [[Inferior alveolar artery]]<br />
| nerves = [[Superior alveolar nerves]], [[Inferior alveolar nerve]]<br />
| identifiers = <br />
| TA98 = A02.1.12.001<br />
| TA2 = 794<br />
| FMA = 52730<br />
}}<br />
The '''alveolar process''' (also called the '''alveolar ridge''') is the thickened ridge of bone that contains the [[dental alveolus|tooth sockets]] (dental alveoli) on the [[maxilla]] (upper jaw) and [[mandible]] (lower jaw). The alveolar process is an essential structure in the [[oral cavity]], playing a crucial role in supporting the [[teeth]] and maintaining the integrity of the [[jaw]].<br />
==Structure==<br />
The alveolar process is composed of both [[cortical bone]] and [[trabecular bone]]. The outer layer is made up of dense cortical bone, which provides strength and stability, while the inner layer consists of trabecular bone, which is more porous and contains the bone marrow.<br />
===Maxillary Alveolar Process===<br />
The maxillary alveolar process is part of the [[maxilla]] and forms the upper jaw. It contains the sockets for the upper teeth and is involved in the formation of the [[hard palate]].<br />
===Mandibular Alveolar Process===<br />
The mandibular alveolar process is part of the [[mandible]] and forms the lower jaw. It contains the sockets for the lower teeth and is involved in the formation of the [[lower dental arch]].<br />
==Function==<br />
The primary function of the alveolar process is to support the teeth. It provides the necessary anchorage for the teeth, allowing them to withstand the forces of [[mastication]] (chewing). The alveolar process also plays a role in the [[periodontium]], which includes the [[gingiva]], [[periodontal ligament]], and [[cementum]].<br />
==Development==<br />
The alveolar process develops during the [[embryonic]] stage and continues to change throughout life. It undergoes significant remodeling in response to the eruption and loss of teeth. The presence of teeth stimulates the maintenance of the alveolar bone, while tooth loss can lead to [[alveolar bone resorption]].<br />
==Clinical Significance==<br />
The health of the alveolar process is vital for [[dental health]]. Conditions such as [[periodontitis]], [[osteoporosis]], and [[trauma]] can affect the integrity of the alveolar bone, leading to tooth loss and other complications. [[Dental implants]] are often used to replace missing teeth and support the alveolar bone.<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Periodontium]]<br />
* [[Dental alveolus]]<br />
* [[Maxilla]]<br />
* [[Mandible]]<br />
* [[Periodontitis]]<br />
* [[Dental implant]]<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
[[Category:Skeletal system]]<br />
[[Category:Dentistry]]<br />
[[Category:Oral and maxillofacial surgery]]<br />
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