Macroanatomy of alveolar process
Figure 16. Macroanatomy of alveolar process
This image shows a cross section of the maxillary alveolar process at the mid-root level of the teeth. The bone between the roots of a tooth is called interradicular bone or interradicular septum. The bone between the roots of adjacent teeth is called interdental bone or interdental septum. Trabecular bone occupies most of the interdental bone. The ...