The type of bone that supports the teeth is called _____

alveolar bone.
cortical bone.
periodontal bone.
attached bone.


alveolar bone.

Rationale: alveolar bone – This is the spongy bone that sits between the two cortical plates where the roots of the teeth are embedded.

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