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How is a tooth attached to the bone of the jaw?
A tooth is attached to the bone of the jaw through the periodontal ligament. This ligament acts like a cushion, allowing the tooth to withstand the forces of biting and chewing. Additionally, the surrounding bone provides support and stability for the tooth.
What type of joint is the hip bone?
synovial joint
What concave socket exists on the lateral surface of each hip bone?
it is called the acetabulum (sp?) This is where the top (ball) of the femur fits into the socket (acetabulum) of the hip ... called a ball and socket joint
What bone is referred to as the cheeck bone?
The bone referred to as the cheekbone is the zygomatic bone. It forms part of the eye socket and the prominence of the cheek.
A naturally occurring hole in bone or tooth?
The hole in a bone or tooth is called a cavity or a bone cyst. It can develop due to factors such as decay, infection, or trauma, leading to the formation of a void within the structure of the bone or tooth. Fillings or other dental procedures may be necessary to address cavities in teeth, while bone cysts may require medical treatment depending on their size and impact on bone health.
After a tooth extraction What does it mean if the socket turns white?
If the socket turns white after a tooth extraction, it means you have a dry socket. The white you are seeing is bone. After you have a tooth pulled, there is a socket or bone and sensitive nerves. Dry sockets occur when a blood clot either fails to form in the socket or it disintegrated. Dry sockets can lead to terrible pain and inflammation You should call your dentist right away if you have one!
Can an infected socket cause the adjoining tooth to be loose?
An infected socket has a potential of bone loss, if the infection persists for too long. Presence of socket means that a tooth has been extracted out recently. Normally this socket should be filled with regrowth of bone with passage of time, but if it gets infected, there is no bone deposition until infection resides. And if infection persists, the acidic medium caused by pus starts dissolving the surrounding bone tissues as well. Result will be... an adjoining tooth becomes loose!!!!
How can a tooth be moved in a boney socket during orthodontic treatment?
By applying slight pressure to a tooth, the bone on the forward side will reabsorb, while the bone on the reverse side will be reformed
What does your gum look like after an tooth extractionIs it normal to see something white in the socket where your tooth use to be?
you might have bone spurs
Surgical procedure which contours the bone in the jaw that contains the tooth socket is?
The surgical procedure that contours the bone in the jaw containing the tooth socket is called alveoloplasty. This procedure is typically performed to reshape and smooth the bone after tooth extraction or as part of preparing for dentures. It helps create a more even and stable foundation for prosthetic devices, ensuring better fit and comfort. Alveoloplasty can be performed either as a standalone procedure or in conjunction with tooth extractions.
How is a tooth attached to the bone of the jaw?
A tooth is attached to the bone of the jaw through the periodontal ligament. This ligament acts like a cushion, allowing the tooth to withstand the forces of biting and chewing. Additionally, the surrounding bone provides support and stability for the tooth.
Can a dentist prescribe steroid?
Yes if during removal of a tooth or teeth part of the bone has to be removed, the Dentist can prescribe steroids to help the socket and bone to heal.
What are tooth sockets lined with?
The alveolar process (alveolar bone) is the thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets (dental alveoli) on bones that hold teeth. In humans, the tooth-bearing bones are the maxillae and the mandible.[3]
When you lose a tooth is there still some bone deep inside the gum?
The root of a tooth extends under the gums and is anchored in your jawbone. When you have a tooth pulled, there is a hole in the jaw where the root of the tooth was. This is called the socket. When the dentist pulls the tooth out, there may be chips of bone left over in the socket. The dentist has to break the tooth away from the jawbone in order to make the tooth loose so it can come out. Sometimes when the dentist pulls the tooth out, the tooth can break and a little bit of the root can be left in the socket. The dentist will try to get this out by drilling down into the jawbone with the drill to loosen the broken tooth root. If the piece of root is too close to the sinus (upper tooth) or jaw nerve (lower tooth), the dentist may decide it is best to leave the piece of root in the jaw.
What does a dry socket look like pictures?
A dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, typically appears as a bare bone in the tooth socket after a tooth extraction. The area may appear empty, with a lack of blood clot and exposed bone, often accompanied by a grayish or whitish coloration. Surrounding tissues may be swollen and inflamed, and the patient may experience severe pain radiating from the socket. It's important to consult a dentist for appropriate treatment if you suspect a dry socket.
Can bone come out with a tooth removal?
No, but you often have bits of hard material surfacing in the socket which you can pick out. You would be forgiven for thinking it's bone. Your tooth is actually sort of cemented into the bone, for want of a better description, and it's bits of this material that you are seeing. I have personally had bits surfacing for a week after.
Is tooth consider as a bone?
a tooth is concidered a bone!
