alveolus; tooth socket
Anatomical term for the bony socket in the jaw that holds a tooth. Used in dental and medical contexts.
The tooth is firmly fixed in the alveolus.
The alveolar bone is an important bone that supports the teeth.
alveolitis
alveolar bone
periodontitis; pyorrhea
Compound of 歯 (tooth) and 槽 (tank, container), referring to the tooth's bony socket. The reading is on'yomi.