Hard, Dense, Cortical Bone on the Buccal Aspect of the Alveolar

question 43

Multiple Choice

Hard, dense, cortical bone on the buccal aspect of the alveolar ridge near the maxillary first molar would be termed a

• A) radiolucent torus palatinus.
• B) radiopaque torus mandibularis.
• C) maxillary exotosis.
• D) radiolucent exostosis.

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