A slanted or tilted occlusal plane results from which of the following?
a. Not using a cotton roll to stabilize the image receptor holder
b. Not positioning the edge of the image receptor parallel to the occlusal plane
c. Orienting the image receptor vertically when it should have been oriented horizontally
d. Placing the image receptor in the mouth backward
b. If the edge of the image receptor contacts the lingual gingiva or curvature of the palate when the patient closes, it may shift to a position not parallel to the occlusal plane resulting in a slanted or tilted appearance.
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