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What is the buccal alveolar plate?
What is the buccal alveolar plate?
Where is the interdental septum located?
Where is the interdental septum located?
What is the difference between the interdental septum and the interradicular septum?
What is the difference between the interdental septum and the interradicular septum?
What is the function of the alveolar bone?
What is the function of the alveolar bone?
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What is the label 'C' in Activity 2 referring to?
What is the label 'C' in Activity 2 referring to?
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What is the primary objective of the "Foundations in Clinical Skills and Practice" module?
What is the primary objective of the "Foundations in Clinical Skills and Practice" module?
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Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome for the session on alveolar bone?
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome for the session on alveolar bone?
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What is the recommended pre-session reading for this unit?
What is the recommended pre-session reading for this unit?
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What type of assessment is suggested as part of the pre-session activity?
What type of assessment is suggested as part of the pre-session activity?
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Which of the following is a relevant subject area for students to review prior to the session on alveolar bone anatomy?
Which of the following is a relevant subject area for students to review prior to the session on alveolar bone anatomy?
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Flashcards
Alveolus
Alveolus
The bony socket in the jaw that holds a tooth.
Alveoli
Alveoli
The plural of alveolus; small sockets for multiple teeth.
Inner alveolar plate
Inner alveolar plate
The bony layer facing the tongue in the alveolar bone.
Outer alveolar plate
Outer alveolar plate
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Interdental septum
Interdental septum
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Alveolar Bone
Alveolar Bone
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Function of Alveolar Bone
Function of Alveolar Bone
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Healthy vs Disease Features
Healthy vs Disease Features
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Radiographic Assessment
Radiographic Assessment
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Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome
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Study Notes
Alveolar Bone Study Notes
- Structure and Function: The alveolar bone is the bone of the upper or lower jaw surrounding and supporting the roots of teeth.
- Composition: Alveolar bone is primarily mineralized connective tissue, roughly composed of 60% inorganic matter, 25% organic matter and approximately 15% water.
- Importance: The alveolar bone exists due to teeth; if teeth are extracted, it resorbs. Bone development is dependent on the presence of teeth. If teeth do not erupt, the alveolar bone does not develop.
- Layers of Alveolar Process: The alveolar process is comprised of three layers: alveolar bone proper, cancellous bone, and cortical bone.
- Alveolus: The alveolus is a socket in the alveolar bone that houses a tooth's root.
- Cortical Bone: Forms the outer wall of the mandible and maxilla, providing support to the tooth socket. Thicker in molar regions, thinner in incisors and canines. Not visible on radiographs.
- Cancellous Bone: A lattice-like structure filling the interior of the alveolar process. Located mainly in interproximal regions.
- Alveolar Bone Proper: The thin layer lining the socket that surrounds the tooth root.
- Features of Alveolar Bone: Healthy alveolar bone differs from diseased bone. Radiographic assessments are vital in identifying periodontal disease. Bone needs to be assessed to determine healthy or diseased. Periodontitis (periodontal disease) can cause loss of alveolar bone, impacting supporting structures.
- Supporting Structures: The alveolar bone is a key component of the periodontium, playing an important role in supporting teeth.
- Pre-reading: Prior knowledge in anatomy and pre-reading are considered necessary prior to learning sessions.
Learning Outcomes
- Students should be able to identify structure and function of alveolar bone.
- Knowledge of features of alveolar bone, varying from health to diseased states, should be understood.
- Students will recognise the significance of radiographic evaluations in periodontal disease diagnosis.
Pre-Session Reading
- Essential pre-session reading is from Gehring, Shin, and Willmann (2018): "Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist," pages 13-15 for knowledge of alveolar bone anatomy.
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Explore the essential aspects of alveolar bone, its structure, and function. Understand the composition and importance of this bone as it relates to dental health. Learn about the layers and characteristics of alveolar processes.
