The patient must bite down on the bite block as far away from the teeth as possible, using the full extent of the bite block to maintain a parallel relationship between the image receptor and the teeth in all regions of the oral cavity EXCEPT the:
A) maxillary incisors and canines.
B) mandibular incisors and canines.
C) maxillary premolars and the maxillary molars.
D) mandibular premolars and the mandibular molars.

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The maxillary premolars and molars are located in the posterior region of the mouth, where anatomical structures like the palate can interfere with maintaining a parallel relationship between the image receptor and the teeth.

The Patient Must Bite Down on the Bite Block as Far