alveolar arch

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Noun alveolar arch has 1 sense

alveolar arch - the part of the upper or lower jawbones in which the teeth are set
--₁ is a kind of process, outgrowth, appendage
--₁ is a part of jaw

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Alveolar Arch

Definition:

The alveolar arch refers to the horseshoe-shaped ridge of bone in the upper or lower jaw that contains the sockets of the teeth.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Usage: Anatomy, Dentistry

A curved structure in the oral cavity that houses the tooth sockets and supports the teeth.

Sample Sentence:

The dentist examined the patient's alveolar arch to assess the condition of their teeth.

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