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The bony socket that surrounds the tooth root is called the alveolus, or dental alveolus. This socket is part of the jawbone and provides support and stability for the tooth. The alveolus is lined with a layer of tissue called the periodontal ligament, which helps anchor the tooth in place.
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What is the Portion that lies within the bony tooth socket?
cementum
What bony landmark is defined as a pit or socket?
A fossa is a bony landmark defined as a pit or socket.
What is the bony structure that surrounds the brain?
The bony structure that surrounds the brain is called the skull or cranium. It provides protection and support for the brain, as well as anchoring muscles and providing structure for the face.
What is the function of cementum?
cementum Covers the root of the tooth. The primary function for the cementum is to anchor the tooth to the bony socket with the attachments of the priodontal ligaments.
What is in the orbital part of head?
Orbit is the bony socket. The eyeball is placed in the bony socket. The arrangement of the bones is such that the eye is usually protected from the injury.
What do you call the bony cavty which encloses the eye?
Eye socket
What is the CPT code for extraction of a wisdom tooth?
Extraction of a wisdom tooth will involve several codes. You will probably need a brief exam to determine how bad the tooth/teeth are, anesthesia/medication and the actual surgery. You can find a list of dental codes at the Related Link. The ones you are specifically asking about are as follows: D7220 removal of impacted tooth - soft tissue D7230 removal of impacted tooth - partially bony D7240 removal of impacted tooth - completely bony D7241 removal of impacted tooth - completely bony, with unusual surgical complications
The eyes each lie within a bony socket in the skull called the?
Orbit
What is A bony or cartilaginous structure that surrounds and protects the brain of chordates?
The structure you are referring to is called the skull. It is a bony or cartilaginous structure that surrounds and protects the brain of chordates, including vertebrates. The skull plays a critical role in providing support and protection for the brain and sensory organs.
What is the orbit... relating to the skull?
This is the bony ridge around the eye socket, part of which forms the eyebrow.
State the functions of a dentine?
It is the hard bony tissue forming the bulk of the tooth under the enamel
What is a joint formed where a bony socket meets a cone shaped bony process?
That type of joint is called a ball-and-socket joint. It allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions due to the spherical head of one bone fitting into the cup-like socket of another bone. An example of this type of joint is the hip joint.
