What is the extent to which vertical angulation of the PID can be increased in patients with shallow palatal vaults before image distortion is unacceptable?
What will be an ideal response?
Increasing vertical angulation by up to 15 degrees over what is indicated will image more of the apical region while producing an acceptable radiograph.
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