What can be a consequence of excessive exposure in digital radiography?

In digital radiography, excessive exposure can lead to saturation in the image data. When an image is overexposed, the sensor receives too much radiation, which results in the areas of the image becoming "saturated." This means that certain pixel values may reach their maximum limit, causing them to lose distinguishable detail and appear as flat white areas without any texture or information. This loss of detail occurs because the sensor cannot differentiate between varying levels of exposure in the saturated regions, leading to a lack of contrast and necessary detail that is essential for accurate interpretation.

Consequently, while some options may suggest potential benefits of excessive exposure, they fail to acknowledge the detrimental effects that occur with saturation, making loss of detail the most accurate consequence of overexposure in this context.