How does the central ray of the x-ray beam intersect with the image receptor and the teeth of interest when using the bisecting technique?

What will be an ideal response?


The central ray of the x-ray beam should be directed at an imaginary bisector between the long axes of the teeth and the plane of the image receptor.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) part of a team and that their actions affect other team members. B) most comfortable working by themselves. C) able to decide whether they want to sell products to clients. D) expected to handle all client situations on their own.

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