Alveolar Ridge (Noun)
Meaning
A ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist examined the alveolar ridge to determine the best placement for the dental implant.
- After the tooth extraction, the alveolar ridge was left with a noticeable depression.
- The orthodontist used a model of the patient's alveolar ridge to plan the movement of the teeth.
- The alveolar ridge was resorbed due to years of wearing dentures, making it difficult to achieve a secure fit.
- The surgeon carefully examined the alveolar ridge to determine if there was enough bone to support the placement of a dental implant.