The patient should be instructed to rest the tongue against the palate during the exposure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE
Explanation: The open (palatoglossal) air space between the tongue and the roof of the mouth will create a large radiolucency on the image, obscuring the roots of the maxillary teeth. Placing the tongue against the palate helps to minimize this appearance.

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