The type of bone that supports the teeth is called _____
alveolar bone.
cortical bone.
periodontal bone.
attached bone.
alveolar bone.
Rationale: alveolar bone – This is the spongy bone that sits between the two cortical plates where the roots of the teeth are embedded.
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