A Radiograph of an Axiolateral Oblique Projection of the Mandible

question 138

Multiple Choice

A radiograph of an axiolateral oblique projection of the mandible reveals that the mandibular body is greatly foreshortened.Which of the following modifications is necessary to produce a more diagnostic image?

• A)Increase the rotation of skull toward the image receptor.
• B)Decrease the rotation of skull toward the image receptor.
• C)Decrease the CR angulation.
• D)Increase the CR angulation.

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