Mounting radiographs while the dot is convex tells the evaluator that

the radiographs are one dimensional.
the dot makes no difference whether it convex or concave.
they are viewing the patient's dentition as though they are sitting on the patient's tongue looking out.
they are viewing the patient's dentition as though they are facing the patient.

they are viewing the patient's dentition as though they are facing the patient.

Rationale: they are viewing the patient's dentition from the front of the patient (facing the patient).

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