When taking radiographs using film,the white side of the film is always placed:
A)away from the teeth.
B)toward the teeth.
C)either away from or toward the teeth, it does not matter.
D)right next to the teeth being radiographed.

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When taking radiographs using film,the white side of the film packet is always placed toward,or facing,the teeth.
If the film packet is placed with the white side away from the teeth,a herringbone pattern will appear on the processed film.
The film packet is placed either next to the teeth or more toward the middle of the mouth,depending on the technique used.

When Taking Radiographs Using Film,the White Side of the Film