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The alveolar bone, also known as the alveolar process, is a thick ridge of bone that surrounds teeth and forms tooth sockets in the jaw bones, the maxilla, and the mandible. The alveolar bone’s functions include:
- Supporting teeth
- Absorbing and distributing forces from oral functions
- Connecting to the tooth root via the periodontal ligament, which receives the force of biting