(Bite-Wing Technique Errors) Receptor Placement Problems

Question 1

What does a correct receptor placement image show?

Answer 1

Crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth, the interproximal contact areas, and crestal bone.

Question 2

(Correct) Premolar Bite-Wing

Answer 2

Must be positioned such that the resulting image shows both maxillary and mandibular premolars and the distal contact areas of both canines.

Question 3

(Correct) Molar Bite-Wing

Answer 3

Must be positioned such that the resulting image shows both maxillary and mandibular molars. Th molar bite-wing must be centered over the mandibular second molar.

Question 4

What does an Incorrect receptor placement image show?

Answer 4

Result in absence of specific teeth or tooth surfaces on an image, a tipped occlusal plane, overlapped interproximal contacts, or a distorted image.

Question 5

(Incorrect) premolar Bite-Wing

Answer 5

Appearance: The distal surfaces of canines are not visible.
Cause: The bitewing receptor was positioned too far posteriorly in the mouth.
Correction: Make certain that the anterior edge of the bite-wing receptor is positioned at the midline of the mandibular canine.

Question 6

(Incorrect) Molar Bite-Wing

Answer 6

Appearance: The third molar regions are not visible on the image
Cause: The bite-wing receptor was positioned too far anteriorly in the mouth
Correction: Make certain that the anterior edge of the bite-wing receptor is positioned at the midline of the mandibular second premolar. ALWAYS center the molar bite-wing on the mandibular second molar.