1. The dentist examined the tooth socket for any signs of infection.
牙医检查了牙槽是否有任何感染迹象。
2. After the extraction, a blood clot formed in the tooth socket to aid healing.
拔牙后，牙槽内形成了一个血块以促进愈合。
3. Bone will gradually fill the empty tooth socket over several months.
几个月后，骨骼会逐渐填充空的牙槽。

A: Does the tooth socket still feel painful?
A：牙槽现在还疼吗？

B: It is a bit sensitive, but the doctor said it is normal.
B：有点敏感，但医生说这是正常的。

1) 牙齿所在的骨头孔洞

2) 拔牙后的空缺位置

3) 牙科医学术语

1. 牙槽

e.g. The dentist cleaned out the tooth socket.
牙医清理了牙槽。

noun

1. The bony cavity in the jawbone that contains the root of a tooth.

2. The space left in the jaw after a tooth has been removed.