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What is an alveolar bone?
The alveolar bone is a part of the jawbone that surrounds and supports the teeth. It is a specialized type of bone that forms the sockets in which the teeth are anchored. The health of the alveolar bone is essential for the stability and proper function of the teeth.
Primary mineral component of alveolar bone in periodontium?
Hydroxyapatite is the primary mineral component of alveolar bone in the periodontium. It provides strength and rigidity to the bone structure.
What is the function of the gingiva?
Cover of alveolar bone
Where is the thinnest alveolar bone?
mandibilar côrtical plate
Attaches the tooth to bone and surrounding alveolar strutures?
Ligaments.
Cementum?
provides a means for attachment of tooth to alveolar bone
What is the Peridontal ligament?
Periodontal ligaments are connective tissue which hold teeth in place by attaching them to the alveolar bone.
What attaches the tooth to bone and surroundings alveolar structures?
Periodontal ligament
What two bones have an alveolar process?
The maxilla and the mandible have an alveolar process, which are the portions of those bones that contain the sockets for the teeth.
In dentistry What is tooth-supporting tissue?
The periodontium: alveolar bone and the periodontal structures
What happens in Adult periodontitis?
It involves the gingiva, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone
What is the bone socket for tooth?
The bone socket for a tooth is known as the alveolar socket. It is a cavity within the alveolar bone that houses the roots of the tooth. The alveolar socket provides support and stability to the tooth within the jawbone.
