Alveolar bone proper is also known as: or Which of the following is seen as lamina dura in an IOPA radiograph ?

Correct answer: D. Lamina dura

  • A. Lamina lucida
  • B. Lamina densa
  • C. Lamina propria
  • D. Lamina dura

Explanation

Alveolar bone proper appears as the radiopaque lamina dura lining the tooth socket on an intraoral periapical radiograph. Lamina lucida and lamina densa are layers of the epithelial attachment, while lamina propria is connective tissue of mucosa.

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