What must the radiographer do prior to confidently using predetermined vertical angulations when applying the bisecting technique?
What will be an ideal response?
The patient's occlusal and midsagittal planes must be correctly positioned to allow for use of predetermined set vertical angulations and points of entry used with the bisecting technique.
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