Anatomical features of the alveolar process
Figure 4. Alveolar process
The bone that supports teeth in the maxilla and mandible may be divided into two parts. As can be seen in this diagram of the mandible, the part that contains the roots of the teeth and developing tooth buds of unerupted teeth is known as the alveolar process, or alveolar bone. The bone of the alveolar process is continuous with the second part, the basal bone of th...