Anatomy

Tooth Socket

A hollow part of the alveolar process of the MAXILLA or MANDIBLE where each tooth fits and is attached via the periodontal ligament.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A hollow part of the alveolar process of the MAXILLA or MANDIBLE where each tooth fits and is attached via the periodontal ligament.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Alveolus Dentalis
  • Dental Alveolus
  • Alveolus Dentali
  • Alveolus, Dental
  • Dentali, Alveolus
  • Dentalis, Alveolus
  • Socket, Tooth
  • Sockets, Tooth
  • Tooth Sockets

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Alveolar Process (1966-1998)

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.781w.324w.502w.125w.800w
  2. A14w.521w.125w.800w
  3. A14w.549w.167w.646w.094w.800w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tooth Socket. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020390. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020390
  2. Tooth Socket. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_alveolus
  3. Tooth Socket. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q143588