Relating to both the alveolar ridge and the nasal structures; describing anatomy involving teeth and nose areas.
From alveolus + nasal (from Latin nasus, nose) + -al. A medical/dental term for this anatomical relationship.
Surgeons working on severe facial injuries or reconstructing the face must understand alveolonasal anatomy because the supporting bone in this area literally holds your nose, teeth, and face in their proper position.
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