When a film packet is positioned correctly in the oral cavity, the embossed identification dot will automatically be oriented so that the convexity or concavity may be used to identify the patient's left and right sides.

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The statement is true. The embossed identification dot on a film packet is designed to help identify the patient's left and right sides when the film is positioned correctly in the oral cavity. The convexity or concavity of the dot indicates which side is which.

When a Film Packet Is Positioned Correctly in the Oral