Which statement(s) regarding film mounting is (are) true?

a. It allows the radiographs to be viewed in a systematic order.
b. It helps to prevent lost films.
c. It provides a means for labeling the films with pertinent data.
d. All of the above.

d. Advantages of film mounting include: easier viewing and interpretation; decreased chance of error error caused by confusing the patient's right and left sides; viewing films side by side allows for easy comparison between different views; less handling of individual radiographs results in fewer scratches and fingerprint marks; film mounts can mask out distracting side light, making radiographs easier to view and interpret; film mounts provide a means for labeling the radiographs with the patient's name, date of exposure, name of the practice, and so on; they are easy to store; patient education and consultations are enhanced when films are mounted; when mounted labially, radiographic findings can be easily transferred to the patient's dental chart.

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