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Oral Histology and E
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alveolar crest | Highest point of the alveolar ridge. |
| Alveolar socket | Cavity within the alveolar process that surrounds the root of a tooth. |
| Ameloblasts (uh-MEL-oe-blasts) | Cells that form enamel. |
| Anatomical crown | Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel. |
| Apex | Tapered end of each root tip. |
| Apical foramen | Natural opening in the root. |
| Cementoblasts (se-MEN-toe-blasts) | Cells that form cementum. |
| n |