Which of these helps determine whether the radiograph is of the patient's right or left side?

location of the septum
identification dot
film emulsion
lamina dura


identification dot

Rationale: identification dot – The dot on the radiograph tells you whether the radiograph is the patient's right or left side as well as whether you are viewing the radiograph facing the patient or behind the patient.

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