Each Tooth is Held in the Alveolar Socket by The

Question

Each tooth is held in the alveolar socket by the
A) cement.
B) roots.
C) periodontal ligament.
D) alveolar tendon.
E) apical foramen.

Accepted Answer

The periodontal ligament holds each tooth in the alveolar socket. The cement helps to attach the ligament to the tooth's surface, while the roots anchor the tooth within the socket. The alveolar tendon and apical foramen do not play a significant role in holding the tooth in the socket.