Gum 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 carefully examined the gum ridge to identify the proper placement for the dental implant.
- After the tooth extraction, the gum ridge was sore and tender to the touch.
- The surgeon took extra care to preserve the gum ridge during the oral surgery.
- As the child's adult teeth began to erupt, the gum ridge started to change shape and form.
- The orthodontist studied the gum ridge to determine the best course of treatment for the patient's dental alignment.