During periapical radiograph film packet placement, the embossed dot should be positioned toward the apices of the teeth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The embossed dot should be positioned away from the area of interest, which, on periapical radiographs, is the apices of the teeth. For these images, the embossed dot should be placed toward the occlusal portion of the tooth.

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