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Will surgical steel piercing show on a dental xray?
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Yes: If the piercing falls between the x-ray source and the film/sensor.
Answered 12/5/2013
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Of course: Yes, it will show and may interfere with the image. You will be advised to remove it before the x-ray is taken.
Answered 8/27/2014
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