What is another name for the alveolar bone proper, which appears as the lamina dura on an intraoral periapical (IOPA) radiograph?
Explanation
The alveolar bone proper is commonly referred to as the lamina dura, which is visible as a dense radiopaque line surrounding the tooth socket on an IOPA radiograph. Other options such as lamina lucida, lamina densa, and lamina propria refer to different anatomical structures.