What Is an Alveolar Bone?
An alveolar bone is a specialized type of bone which is designed to accommodate teeth. In humans, alveolar bone is found in the mandible, or lower part of the jaw, along with the maxilla, the upper part of the jaw. Alveolar bone is especially thick and dense when compared to other types of bone so that it can provide adequate support for the teeth, along with attachment points for muscles involved in the jaw and for the gums which provide protection for teeth and bone.
Related Questions
- One of the most prevalent problems of superior molar wisdom teeth extraction is the fracture of PART OF THE ALVEOLAR BONE or the MAXILLARY TUBEROSITY (it is common because of the type of bone at this site; it is very soft)
- Can nonstandardized bitewing radiographs be used to assess the presence of alveolar bone loss in epidemiologic studies?
- Does Alveolar Bone Loss Cause Facial Aging?
