Alveolar Bone Quiz

The alveolar bone proper is also known as:

• Bundle bone

• Lamina dura

• Cribriform plate

• All of the above

Which type of bone forms the bulk of the alveolar process?

• Cortical bone

• Cancellous (trabecular) bone

• Woven bone

• Bundle bone

The alveolar crest in a healthy periodontium is located approximately:

• At the level of the CEJ

• 0.5 mm apical to the CEJ

• 1–2 mm apical to the CEJ

• 3–4 mm apical to the CEJ

Which of the following fibers are embedded in the alveolar bone proper?

• Sharpey’s fibers

• Elastic fibers

• Reticular fibers

• Oxytalan fibers

The alveolar bone develops from:

• Endochondral ossification

• Intramembranous ossification

• Both endochondral and intramembranous ossification

• Cartilaginous precursor