tooth socket
[/tuːθ ˈsɒkɪt/]
nounpl: tooth sockets
alvéolo dentário
1. The hollow cavity in the jawbone that holds the root of a tooth
After the tooth was extracted, the tooth socket began to heal naturally.
Após a extração do dente, o alvéolo dentário começou a cicatrizar naturalmente.
2. The bony depression in the maxilla or mandible where a tooth is anchored
The dentist examined the tooth socket to ensure there were no complications.
O dentista examinou o alvéolo dentário para garantir que não houve complicações.
In both Brazilian and American dental contexts, understanding tooth socket anatomy is crucial for dental health education. The term is primarily used in professional medical and dental settings. In Brazil, 'alvéolo dentário' is the standard anatomical term taught in dental schools and used by healthcare professionals.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dry socket - alvéolo seco (a painful complication after tooth extraction)
socket preservation - preservação do alvéolo (dental procedure to maintain bone structure)
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