Which of the following describes the radiographic appearance of the lamina dura?
a. A thin radiolucent border that outlines the root of the tooth
b. A thin radiopaque border that outlines the root of the tooth
c. A radiolucent honeycomb layer adjacent to the root of the tooth
d. A radiopaque honeycomb layer adjacent to the root of the tooth
b. The lamina dura appears as a thin radiopaque border that outlines the shape of the alveolus.
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