How do caries appear radiographically compared to radiopaque enamel?

What will be an ideal response?

Radiolucent. Demineralization of tooth structure allows more x-rays to pass through the tooth and darken the film.

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Because ______________________ distress is highly probable in patients with cystic fibrosis, be prepared to give oxygen therapy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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After receiving anesthesia, the patient informs you that she feels faint and begins to sweat. She indicates she has not had anything to eat that day. You should

give her an ammonia inhalant. prepare to administer CPR. recline the dental chair into a subsupine position. give her orange juice or another high-sugar drink.

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