The bone lining the alveoli. Also called cribriform plate due to the numerous perforating channels (Volkmann’s canals), lamina dura due to the radiographic appearance, fibrous endosteum due to the fibers of the periodontal ligament, bundle bone due the large quantity of Sharpey’s fibers.See: Buccal plate, Lingual plate.
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