Radiopaque at Dentist Dictionary
What is Radiopaque? The white or clear appearance in a radiograph that results from the inability of radiant energy to pass through a structure. The more dense the structure (i.e., amalgam restorations), the whiter it appears in the radiograph.Dental Definition Added By: Jonathan
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