Module 10 Flashcards
What is the purpose of bitewing radiographs?
To examine the interproximal surfaces of the teeth, the proximal surfaces of restorations, and the alveolar crestal bone
________ is the basic technique used when taking bitewings which contributes to their _______ and _______ value
Paralleling
Accuracy
Diagnostic
The ________ and the ________ are both ________ and ________ teeth are visible in a bitewing radiograph
Crown
Alveolar crest of bone
Maxillary
Mandibular
________ bitewings are used to assess bone levels
Vertical
Vertical bitewings are needed when you suspect ________ disease, root _______, or _______ sequence
Periodontal
Caries
Eruption
Vertical bitewings can be taken when a patient can’t afford an ______
FMX
_______ contacts appear as _______ radiolucent lines between _______ teeth
Opened
Thin
Adjacent
_______ contacts appear _______ over the contact area of an adjacent tooth
Overlapped
Superimposed
When taking bitewings the patient”s _______ should be _______ to the floor
Chin
Parallel
Positioning for horizontal and vertical bitewings is the ______ for ______ and ______
Same
Molars
Pre Molars
For ______ positioning the bite tab is centered over the ______ of the _____ molar
Molar
Occlusal
First
To be considered diagnostic the ______ portion of the film must capture the ______ half of the ______ pre molar, and the distal portion of the film must captures the _______ half of the ______ molar
Mesial Distal 2nd Distal 2nd
For pre molar positioning the _______ is placed over the ______ surface of the _______
Bite tab
Occlusal
Pre molars
To be _______ the ______ half of the _______ must be present in the ______ film
Diagnostic
Distal
Canine/Cuspid
Pre molar
There are _____ difference film sizes available
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