What does "alveolar ridge" mean?

A ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible and contains the alveoli of the teeth.

What is a synonym for "alveolar ridge"?

Common synonyms include: alveolar process, alveolus, apex, back, blade, bridge.

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Noun

1
A ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible and contains the alveoli of the teeth.
2
a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth wordnet