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alveolar bone

Alveolar Bone

The jawbone that surrounds and supports the tooth roots.

When periodontitis progresses, this bone dissolves and teeth become loose. A sufficient amount of alveolar bone is needed for implants; if it is insufficient, a bone graft is performed.

Related Terms

PeriodontitisImplantBone Graft