A Radiograph of an AP Open-Mouth Projection Reveals That the Base

question 34

Multiple Choice

A radiograph of an AP open-mouth projection reveals that the base of the skull is superimposed over the dens.What positioning error led to this radiographic outcome?

• A)Excessive flexion of the skull
• B)Excessive extension of the skull
• C)Excessive CR angulation
• D)Rotation of the skull

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