Do occlusal radiographs display dimensional distortion?

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Yes. The occlusal technique is similar to the bisecting technique for periapical radiographs, which produces some degree of dimensional distortion. For this reason, occlusal radiographs are not a substitute for periapical radiographs made with the paralleling technique.

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