A 16 inch (41 cm) PID should be used for the occlusal radiographic exam

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

FALSE
Explanation: The shorter (8 inch [20.5 cm]) PID may be easier to position into the steeper vertical angulations required for this technique. Because of the increased object-image receptor distance, a longer PID would also add to the dimensional distortion.

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