It is possible to place the image receptor close to the maxillary anterior teeth and still achieve a parallel relationship between the image receptor and the long axes of the teeth.

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Due to the anatomical structure and position of the maxillary anterior teeth, it is often challenging to place the image receptor close enough to maintain a parallel relationship with the long axes of these teeth. The curvature of the palate and the position of the teeth often require the use of angulation techniques to achieve an accurate radiographic image.

It Is Possible to Place the Image Receptor Close to the Maxillary