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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 thinnest bone in the human body?
The stapes bone in the middle ear is the thinnest bone in the human body. It is crucial for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
What is the function of the gingiva?
Cover of alveolar bone
What is the thinnest human leg bone?
Fibula
What is the alveolar bone?
The part of the jaws where the teeth arise
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
