The Cause of a Panoramic Image That Comes Out with a Radiopaque

question 27

Multiple Choice

The cause of a panoramic image that comes out with a radiopaque cone-shaped artifact that interferes with the diagnostic information is the:

• A)patient's chin was too high during the procedure.
• B)patient's lead apron was incorrectly placed or a lead apron with a thyroid collar was used.
• C)patient's head was posterior to the focal trough.
• D)patient moved during the procedure.

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