The part of the jaws where the teeth arise
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.
Hydroxyapatite is the primary mineral component of alveolar bone in the periodontium. It provides strength and rigidity to the bone structure.
Cover of alveolar bone
mandibilar côrtical plate
Ligaments.
provides a means for attachment of tooth to alveolar bone
Periodontal ligaments are connective tissue which hold teeth in place by attaching them to the alveolar bone.
Periodontal ligament
The maxilla and the mandible have an alveolar process, which are the portions of those bones that contain the sockets for the teeth.
The periodontium: alveolar bone and the periodontal structures
It involves the gingiva, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone
A periodontal ligament surrounds the cementum. This ligament contains vessels and nerves as well as bundles of think collagenous fibers which pass between the cementum and the bone of the alveolar process, firmly attaching the tooth to the jaw.