Anatomy
alveolar ridge
al·ve·o·lar ridge
Definitions related to alveolar ridge:
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(alveolar arch) Heterogeneous anatomical cluster which has as direct parts the bony alveolar arch and gingiva.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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The thickened bony structures in the mandible and maxilla that contain the sockets of the teeth.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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