A conventional panoramic projection will show both the right and left joints in the:

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A panoramic projection shows a wide view of the oral and maxillofacial region, which includes both the right and left joints. However, this view is projected in the lateral plane, which is perpendicular to the sagittal plane of the body. Therefore, the correct choice is B) lateral plane. The axial plane would show a cross-sectional view of the joints, while the frontal plane would show a view from the front of the face.

A Conventional Panoramic Projection Will Show Both the Right and Left