Your Patient Has a Palatal Torus,where Should You Place the Receptor

question 31

Multiple Choice

Your patient has a palatal torus,where should you place the receptor?

• A)You cannot take a periapical,the patient will require a panoramic receptor.
• B)Place the receptor on the torus.
• C)Place the receptor in front of the torus next to the teeth you are exposing.
• D)Place the receptor on the far side of the torus.

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