Failing to record the apical region of the teeth on a periapical radiograph most likely results from an error made in which of the following steps?

a. Placement of the image receptor
b. Horizontal angulation
c. Vertical angulation
d. Centering the x-ray beam


c. Inadequate (not steep enough) vertical angulation will result in less of the apical region being recorded onto the radiograph.

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