The film packet and the long axis of the tooth being radiographed must be parallel to each other, and the central ray of the x-ray beam must be directed perpendicular to both describes the basic principles of what intraoral technique?
A)paralleling technique
B)bisecting technique
C)occlusal technique
D)localization technique

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These are the basic principles of the paralleling technique, whereas the bisecting technique involves angulation of the x-ray beam and the film packet is placed along the lingual surface of the tooth. The occlusal technique is used for larger areas such as the palate and mandible, and the localization technique is used to further investigate specific areas of concern.

The Film Packet and the Long Axis of the Tooth