Relating to or involving both the alveolar (tooth socket) and condylar (jaw joint) structures.
From alveolus + condyle (from Greek kondylos, meaning 'knuckle') + -ean (suffix meaning 'relating to'). A technical anatomical term for features involving jaw components.
The relationship between your tooth sockets and your jaw joint is so intricate that orthodontists and oral surgeons must consider both areas together—moving teeth can actually affect how your jaw joints function.
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