Alveolar Process

The thickest and spongiest part of the maxilla and mandible hollowed out into deep cavities for the teeth.

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): A02.835.232.781.324.502.125, A14.521.125, A14.549.167.646.094

MeSH Unique ID: D000539

Entry Terms:

• Alveolar Processes
• Process, Alveolar
• Processes, Alveolar
• Alveolar Ridge
• Ridge, Alveolar

See Also:

• Alveolectomy
• Alveoloplasty
• Dental Arch

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Skull
Facial Bones
Jaw
Alveolar Process
Tooth Socket

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Jaw
Alveolar Process
Tooth Socket

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Mouth
Dentition
Periodontium
Alveolar Process
Tooth Socket