What is the compact or dense bone observed on dental radiographs called?

A) Cortical
B) Cancellous
C) Trabecular
D) Honeycomb


A
Explanation: A) Cortical bone is the solid, outer portion of the dense, compact bone. It appears very radiopaque on radiographs.
B) Cortical bone is the solid, outer portion of the dense, compact bone. It appears very radiopaque on radiographs.
C) Cortical bone is the solid, outer portion of the dense, compact bone. It appears very radiopaque on radiographs.
D) Cortical bone is the solid, outer portion of the dense, compact bone. It appears very radiopaque on radiographs.

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