Which of the Following Is the Cause of Overlap Error

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the cause of overlap error, when the overlapping appears to be more severe in the distal or posterior region of the image?

• A) The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the mesial
• B) The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the distal
• C) The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the occlusal
• D) The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the apical

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