Which of these statements regarding the radiographic appearance of dental materials is FALSE?
A) A full metal crown may be distinguished from amalgam by its smooth margins.
B) A stainless steel crown has a see-through appearance.
C) A porcelain jacket appears more radiopaque than a full metal crown.
D) Porcelain appears about the same density as dentin.

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Porcelain, while more radiopaque than dentin, is not more radiopaque than a full metal crown. Full metal crowns are typically made from high-density metals like gold or base metal alloys, making them appear very radiopaque on radiographs, more so than porcelain.

Which of These Statements Regarding the Radiographic Appearance of Dental