Which statement below is incorrect regarding the alveolar bone?

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The alveolar bone proper encases the tooth root and serves as the attachment site for periodontal ligament fibers.Supporting alveolar bone envelops the alveolar bone proper and provides structural support to the tooth socket.Cortical plates are thinner in the maxilla compared to the mandible.The cortical bone is thickest in the front region of the jaw.

Explanation

Option A is correct because the alveolar bone proper surrounds the root and anchors the periodontal ligament fibers. Option B is true as the supporting alveolar bone surrounds the alveolar bone proper and stabilizes the socket. Option C is accurate since the cortical plates are thinner in the maxilla than in the mandible. Option D is incorrect because the cortical bone is actually thickest in the posterior region of the jaw, not the anterior.