Because metallic restorations absorb x-rays,the area of the image that corresponds to their location remains unexposed,and the metallic restorations appear completely ___________ on a dental image.
A)radiosensitive
B)radioresistant
C)radiopaque
D)radiolucent

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Because metallic restorations absorb x-rays,the area of the image that corresponds to their location remains unexposed,and the metallic restorations appear completely radiopaque on a dental image.Radiosensitivity refers to the relative sensitivity of a tissue or organ to damage from radiation and is not a property of restorations,metallic or otherwise.On a dental image,nonmetallic restorations may vary in appearance from radiolucent to slightly radiopaque,depending on the density of the material.

Because Metallic Restorations Absorb X-Rays,the Area of the Image That