If a patient cannot hold the film or sensor in their mouth during exposure, the best way to stabilize the sensor or the film would be to do the following:

Have the patient hold the sensor or film.
Use a hemostat.
Have a family member hold the sensor or film.
Hold the sensor or film for the patient.

Have the patient hold the sensor or film.

Rationale: Have the patient hold the sensor or film.

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