A longer 12-inch or 16-inch PID is better suited to the bisecting technique

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. The shorter, 8-inch (20.5-cm) PID facilitates a shorter target–image receptor distance and is generally preferred for use with the bisecting technique.

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A) presbyopia B) glaucoma C) xanthosis D) xerosis

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