Alveolar Bone

The alveolar bone is a mineralized tissue contained in the jaw in which teeth are embedded. It is attached to the cementum of a root of a tooth with the periodontal ligament.

Alveolar bone within a tooth

Throughout life, alveolar bone is modified like all other bone. Osteoblasts are cells that create new bone, and osteoclasts are cells that destroy it when force is applied on a tooth.

Dental Anatomy

Alveolar Bone Apex Cementum Cusp Dentin Enamel Gum Periodontal Ligament Pulp Tooth

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Last update: 25th of November 2007.