Which of the following will correct an elongated image?

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


a. Elongation results from inadequate vertical angulation.

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