42 Questions
Which areas are included in a bite-wing image?
The crowns of maxillary and mandibular teeth
What is the primary reason for taking bite-wing images?
To detect interproximal caries (tooth decay)
What is the purpose of the bite-wing technique?
To examine the interproximal surfaces of teeth
Which plane does horizontal angulation refer to?
Frontal plane
What happens when there is incorrect horizontal angulation?
The contact areas appear overlapped
What is the recommended vertical angulation when using a bite-wing tab without a beam alignment device?
+10 degrees
What is the purpose of stabilizing the bite-wing receptor when using the bite-wing technique?
To ensure parallelism
Which direction is the long portion of the bite-wing receptor placed in a vertical bite-wing technique?
Vertical
What color is the aiming ring of the Rinn XCP bite-wing instrument?
Red
What size bite-wing receptor is recommended for adult patients?
Size 2
Why is a size 3 receptor not recommended for bite-wing exposures in adult patients?
It results in overlapped contacts
Where should the receptor be positioned for premolar bitewing placement?
On the mandibular second premolar
What is an edentulous space?
An area where teeth are no longer present
What is the purpose of placing a cotton roll in the area of a missing tooth?
To support the bite-wing tab or beam alignment device
Which angulation is responsible for overlapped contact areas in a bite-wing image?
Incorrect horizontal angulation
What is the recommended vertical angulation when using a bite-wing tab without a beam alignment device?
+10 degrees
Which receptor placement rule states that the bite-wing receptor must be positioned parallel to the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth?
Receptor position
What is the consequence of using an excessive negative vertical angulation when exposing a bite-wing image?
Nondiagnostic image
Which size bite-wing receptor is recommended for examining the posterior teeth of children with primary dentitions?
Size 0
What is the recommended size of the bite-wing receptor for bite-wing exposures in adult patients?
Size 2
In which direction is the long portion of a size 2 bite-wing receptor placed for most bite-wing exposures?
Horizontal
What is the purpose of using a beam alignment device or a bite-wing tab in the bite-wing technique?
To stabilize the receptor
Which one of these is the primary reason for taking bite-wing images?
To detect interproximal caries
What is the purpose of the bite-wing technique?
To inspect the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth
What is the function of a bite-wing receptor?
To stabilize the patient's bite during the exposure
Which teeth should the receptor be centered on for molar bitewing placement?
Mandibular second molar
What is the purpose of using a vertical bite-wing image?
To examine the level of alveolar bone
What is the recommended technique modification for bite-wing receptor placement in an edentulous space?
Place a cotton roll in the area of the missing tooth
Which teeth should the receptor be centered on for premolar bitewing placement?
Mandibular second premolar
What is the purpose of using a cotton roll in the area of a missing tooth during bite-wing exposures?
To support the bite-wing tab or beam alignment device
What is the recommended size of the bite-wing receptor for posterior teeth in adult patients?
Size 2
Which one of these is NOT included in a bite-wing image?
The roots of teeth
What is the purpose of using a bite-wing tab in the bite-wing technique?
To stabilize the bite-wing receptor
What is the primary reason for taking bite-wing images?
To detect interproximal caries
Which angulation is recommended when using a bite-wing tab without a beam alignment device?
+10 degrees
What is the recommended size of the bite-wing receptor for bite-wing exposures in adult patients?
Size 2
What happens when there is incorrect horizontal angulation?
Contact areas appear overlapped
What is the purpose of using a beam alignment device or a bite-wing tab in the bite-wing technique?
To direct the central ray through the contact areas between teeth
Which of the following is true about overlapped contacts in a bite-wing image?
Overlapped contacts occur when the contact area of one tooth is superimposed over the contact area of an adjacent tooth
What is the recommended size of the bite-wing receptor for examining the posterior teeth of children with primary dentitions?
Size 0
Which direction is the long portion of a size 2 bite-wing receptor placed for most bite-wing exposures?
Horizontal
Why is a size 3 receptor not recommended for bite-wing exposures in adult patients?
It results in overlapped contacts
Test your knowledge on horizontal angulation in dental radiography with this quiz. Learn about the correct positioning of the central ray to achieve open contact areas and avoid overlap in dental images.
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