You are showing your patient a bite-wing image.Your patient points to a portion of the tooth that is the most radiopaque and wants to know what it is.What portion of the tooth is your patient pointing to?

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Radiopaque refers to that portion of a dental image that is white.The enamel is radiopaque and appears light on a dental image.Radiolucent refers to that portion of a dental image that is black.The pulp appears radiolucent or dark on a dental image.The denton appears less radiopaque on a dental image than the enamel.Radiolucent refers to that portion of a dental image that is black,not gray.Radiolucent refers to that portion of a dental image that is black or dark.The periodontal ligament space appears radiolucent or dark on a dental radiograph.

You Are Showing Your Patient a Bite-Wing Image