Your patient has a palatal torus,where should you place the receptor?
A)You cannot take a periapical,the patient will require a panoramic receptor.
B)Place the receptor on the torus.
C)Place the receptor in front of the torus next to the teeth you are exposing.
D)Place the receptor on the far side of the torus.

Question

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When tori are present,the receptor must be placed on the far side of the torus.

Your Patient Has a Palatal Torus,where Should You Place the Receptor