Which of the following describes radiolucent distortion surrounding the dense radiopaque appearance of the metal object on an image?

A) Slicing
B) Cupping
C) Fanning
D) Streaking

B
Explanation: A) The presence of a large metallic restoration can also create a cupping artifact that presents as a radiolucent distortion surrounding the dense radiopaque appearance of the metal object.
B) The presence of a large metallic restoration can also create a cupping artifact that presents as a radiolucent distortion surrounding the dense radiopaque appearance of the metal object.
C) The presence of a large metallic restoration can also create a cupping artifact that presents as a radiolucent distortion surrounding the dense radiopaque appearance of the metal object.
D) The presence of a large metallic restoration can also create a cupping artifact that presents as a radiolucent distortion surrounding the dense radiopaque appearance of the metal object.

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