Which of the following will correct an overlapping error?

A) Increasing the vertical angulation
B) Decreasing the vertical angulation
C) Directing the central ray perpendicular to the plane of the image receptor
D) Directing the central ray perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth


C
Explanation: A) Overlapping error results when the central rays of the x-ray beam are directed obliquely toward the image receptor in the horizontal plane.
B) Overlapping error results when the central rays of the x-ray beam are directed obliquely toward the image receptor in the horizontal plane.
C) Overlapping error results when the central rays of the x-ray beam are directed obliquely toward the image receptor in the horizontal plane.
D) Overlapping error results when the central rays of the x-ray beam are directed obliquely toward the image receptor in the horizontal plane.

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