Alveolar arch

(Latin name - arcus alveolaris) The line can be drawn through the middle of the upper alveolar bone toothless jaw. Depend on the processes that occur in the oral cavity, the arc does not have a constant shape. Change arcs possibly due to loss of teeth and related processes. The relationship of alveolar mandibular arches is very important in prosthetics. Often the following types: Orthognathic type; Prognathic type; moderately progenichesky type; Sharply progenichesky type.