Usually, denoting that portion of the alveolar bone immediately about the teeth; used also to denote the functional unity of teeth and alveolar bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(den″to-al-ve´ә-lәr) pertaining to a tooth and its alveolus.
Type: Term Pronunciation: den′tō-al-vē′ō-lăr Definitions: 1. Usually, denoting that portion of the alveolar bone immediately about the teeth; used also to denote the functional unity of teeth and alveolar bone.