'Dental alveolus' (plural, ''alveoli'') are
sockets in the
jaws in which the roots of
teeth are held in the
alveolar process of maxilla with the
periodontal ligament. The lay term for dental alveoli is 'tooth sockets'. A
joint that connect the roots of the teeth and the alveolus are called ''
gomphosis'' (plural gomphoses).
In
mammals, tooth sockets are found in the
maxilla and the
mandible.
Pathology
The swelling of the dental alveoli can result in
alveolitis, causing pain and discomfort to the mouth.
References
★ National Institute of Health,
CRISP Database
★
Merck Manual dictionary
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