For a maxillary molar disto-oblique periapical radiograph, the vertical angulation is that used for the standard paralleling technique.

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The vertical angulation for a maxillary molar disto-oblique periapical radiograph is increased by 5 degrees over the standard paralleling technique. This is because the maxillary molars are located in a more posterior position than the anterior teeth, and the X-ray beam must be angled more vertically to reach them.

For a Maxillary Molar Disto-Oblique Periapical Radiograph, the Vertical Angulation