They found that the dolphins’ dental structures contain spongier alveolar bone (the one that holes the teeth) than what is found in other animals. Their teeth are also generally larger and looser.

Tooth development was determined according to Moorrees, Fanning and Hunt 5,6 and eruption was assessed relative to the alveolar bone level 7,8. Intra-examiner reproducibility was 0.85 calculated using ...

Researchers have found in a new study that Statins may Aid in Post-Extraction Healing after dental procedures. The study ...

More information: Sašo Ivanovski et al, Alveolar bone regeneration using a 3D‐printed patient‐specific resorbable scaffold for dental implant placement: A case report, Clinical Oral Implants ...

Carol rushed Paula to hospital where medics confirmed the impact had snapped her alveolar bone - the part of the jaw that holds teeth in place. An emergency procedure was carried out using a pin ...