Dental Alveoli are sockets (openings) in the jaw bones where the roots of teeth are held by the periodontal ligament. They are also sometimes called tooth sockets. When referring to only one socket, the singular word Alveolus
Frenum
The term Frenum (or Frenulum) refers to the small piece of tissue which connects the bottom lip or the top lip to the inside of the mouth. You can see the two Frenula inside your mouth when you pull your bottom lip down or
Mandible
The term Mandible refers to the lower jaw.
Mandibular
Mandibular is a term that refers to the Mandible (Lower Jaw).
Maxilla
The Maxilla is the upper jaw.
Maxillary
Maxillary is a term that refers to the Maxilla (lower jaw) in your mouth.
Palate
The Palate is the roof of the mouth. It is divided into two parts: the front part has ridges and is hard (so it is called the Hard Palate). The back part is relatively smooth and soft (so it is called the Soft Palate). In
Midline
The dental midline is the invisible vertical line from your two upper front teeth to your two lower front teeth. The midlines of your upper and lower jaws should align with the middle of your face. When they don't, it can
Oral Cavity
The Oral Cavity refers to the mouth and the structures inside the mouth. This includes the lips, cheeks, teeth, tongue, and gums. Dentists and Orthodontists are specialists in problems that affect the oral cavity.