Alveolar process

The alveolar ( alveolar process ) is the part of the maxilla and mandible in humans or mammals, which carries the alveoli (alveoli ). It is part of the gums. The shape of the alveolar process is functionally very variable, in the edentulous jaw he will return built what without prothethische supply leads to a visible change in the shape of the lower face in humans by the loss of height of the jaw.