Alveolar Bone Flashcards
1
Q
what does the alveolar bone do?
A
supports dental structures and the teeth
2
Q
cortical plates, composed of what types of bone?
A
cancellous bone
compact bone
3
Q
Between the two cortical plates are the what?
A
tooth sockets
4
Q
the bone between the adjacent sockets is called the what?
A
Interdental Septa
5
Q
in multi rooted teeth the bone between adjacent sockets is called?
A
Inter-radicular Septa
6
Q
small channels in bone that transmit blood vessels from the Periosteum into the bone are called?
A
Volkmann’s Canals
7
Q
Where the root penetrates the bone in one area it is termed
A
Fenestration (window in bone)
8
Q
When bone is absent in the coronal area it is termed a
A
Dehiscence (completely missing)
