What is another word for alveolar process?
Pronunciation: [ˌalvɪˈə͡ʊlə pɹˈə͡ʊsɛs] (IPA) 
The alveolar process is a term used in dentistry to describe the ridge of bone that surrounds and supports the teeth in the upper and lower jaws. However, there are several other synonyms for this term. One of the commonly used synonyms for the alveolar process is alveolar ridge, which is the raised ridge of bone on both sides of the jaws that contains the sockets or alveoli of the teeth. Another synonym for the alveolar process is dental arch, which refers to the arrangement and positioning of the teeth within the jaws and the surrounding bone. Other synonyms could include mandibular or maxillary ridge, or simply jaw ridge.
