The appearance of a large radiolucency that obscures the maxillary teeth apices results when
a. the lips are not closed around the biteblock during exposure.
b. the tongue is not resting on the palate during exposure.
c. the lead thyroid collar gets in the way of the primary beam.
d. facial jewelry (e.g., oral piercing) is not removed prior to exposure.
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