gomphosis (redirected from Dento-alveolar syndesmosis)

gomphosis /gom·pho·sis/ (gom-fo´sis) a type of fibrous joint in which a conical process is inserted into a socket-like portion.

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gom·pho·sis (gm-fss)

n. pl. gom·pho·ses (-sz)

A type of immovable articulation, as of a tooth inserted into its bony socket. Also called peg-and-socket joint.

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gomphosis

[gomfō′sis] pl. gomphoses

Etymology: Gk, gomphos, bolt

an articulation by the insertion of a conical process into a socket, such as the insertion of a root of a tooth into an alveolus of the mandible or the maxilla. Gomphosis is not a connection between true bones but is considered a type of fibrous joint. Compare sutura, syndesmosis.

Gomphosis

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gomphosis (gmˈ·fōˑ·sis),

n a fibr-ous articulation within the periosteal lining, such as that present in the tooth socket.

Gomphosis.

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gomphosis (gämfō´sis),

n a form of joint in which a conical body is fastened into a socket, as a tooth is fastened into the jaw.

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gomphosis

a type of fibrous joint in which a conical process is inserted into a socket-like portion.