Radiation Is Stopped and May Not Reach the Receptor When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Radiation is stopped and may not reach the receptor when it interacts with an area of high attenuation, such as:

• A) Soft tissue.
• B) Large amalgam restorations.
• C) Periodontal abscess.
• D) Normal anatomic structures.

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