alveolar point
- noun
- /ælˈviːələr pɔɪnt/
- Specialized
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punto alveolar
- Variation in the position of the alveolar point can influence orthodontic treatment planning.
Examples
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The alveolar point is an important landmark in dental and craniofacial measurements.
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During the examination, the surgeon identified the alveolar point to ensure accuracy in the procedure.
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The alveolar point is crucial for dental measurements.
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Researchers often measure the alveolar points during craniofacial studies.
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During the examination, the surgeon identified the alveolar point to ensure accuracy in the procedure.
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The alveolar point is an important landmark in dental and craniofacial measurements.
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Variation in the position of the alveolar point can influence orthodontic treatment planning.
Synonyms
A front center point on the upper jaw bone used to measure skulls
A front point in the middle of the upper jaw bone near the front teeth
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound combines 'alveolar' (relating to the jaw/tooth-bearing area) with 'point' (a specific position), so its meaning — a specific anatomical location in the alveolar region — is directly derivable from its parts. Although the term is technical, the composition follows ordinary noun-modifier patterns, so a learner who knows both constituents would be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Alveolar point comes from the mouth: the word alveolar refers to the gum ridge that holds the teeth and the point is the front middle spot on that ridge. Dentists and surgeons use that exact spot as a 'reference point' to take measurements and to plan treatment, so the name shows its current meaning.
