alveolar process

noun

Meaning

The thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on the jawbones.

Examples

Periodontal disease can lead to the gradual destruction of the alveolar process.
The height of the alveolar process often decreases significantly after a tooth is extracted.

Synonyms: alveolar ridge, gum ridge, alveolar bone, dental arch

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alveolar process

noun

Pronunciation: ælˈviːələr ˈprɒsɛs

Definition

The thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on the jawbones.

Examples

Periodontal disease can lead to the gradual destruction of the alveolar process.
The height of the alveolar process often decreases significantly after a tooth is extracted.

Synonyms of alveolar process

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