Question 1

When the bisecting technique is used, the central ray is directed at 90 degrees to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Film. 
B)  Long axis of the tooth in the same arch. 
C)  Long axis of the tooth in the opposing arch. 
D)  Imaginary bisector. 
A)  Film. 
B)  Long axis of the tooth in the same arch. 
C)  Long axis of the tooth in the opposing arch. 
D)  Imaginary bisector. D

Question 2

According to the text, the disadvantages of the bisecting technique outweigh the advantages. Therefore, the paralleling technique is preferred over the bisecting technique for exposure of periapical films and should be used whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false, the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false, the second statement is true. A

Question 3

When the bisecting technique is used, foreshortening will occur if the central ray is directed perpendicular to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Plane of the film. 
B)  Imaginary bisector. 
C)  Long axis of the tooth on the same arch. 
D)  Long axis of the tooth on the opposite arch. 
A)  Plane of the film. 
B)  Imaginary bisector. 
C)  Long axis of the tooth on the same arch. 
D)  Long axis of the tooth on the opposite arch. A

Question 4

With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for maxillary canines is ____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  +20 to +30 
B)  +30 to +40 
C)  +40 to +50 
D)  +45 to +55 
A)  +20 to +30 
B)  +30 to +40 
C)  +40 to +50 
D)  +45 to +55

Question 5

Film should be placed approximately ____ inch beyond the incisal or occlusal surfaces when using the bisecting technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/16 
B)  1/8 
C)  1/4 
D)  1/2 
A)  1/16 
B)  1/8 
C)  1/4 
D)  1/2

Question 6

With the ____ technique, the vertical angulation is determined by the imaginary bisector; the central ray is directed perpendicular to the imaginary bisector.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paralleling 
B)  Bisecting 
C)  Bite-wing 
D)  Occlusal 
A)  Paralleling 
B)  Bisecting 
C)  Bite-wing 
D)  Occlusal

Question 7

With the finger-holding method, which of the following would be used to hold the maxillary right molar film?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left thumb 
B)  Right thumb 
C)  Left finger 
D)  Right finger 
A)  Left thumb 
B)  Right thumb 
C)  Left finger 
D)  Right finger

Question 8

With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for mandibular molars is ____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  -5 to 0 
B)  + 20 to +30 
C)  -20 to -30 
D)  -10 to -15 
A)  -5 to 0 
B)  + 20 to +30 
C)  -20 to -30 
D)  -10 to -15

Question 9

According to the recommended posterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique, the second posterior quadrant exposed should be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary right quadrant. 
B)  Maxillary left quadrant. 
C)  Mandibular right quadrant. 
D)  Mandibular left quadrant. 
A)  Maxillary right quadrant. 
B)  Maxillary left quadrant. 
C)  Mandibular right quadrant. 
D)  Mandibular left quadrant.

Question 10

Horizontal angulation refers to the placement of the position-indicating device (PID) in a(n) ____ plane. Vertical angulation refers to the positioning of the PID in a(n) ____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  side-to-side; side-to-side 
B)  side-to-side; up-and-down 
C)  up-and-down; side-to-side 
D)  up-and-down; up-and-down 
A)  side-to-side; side-to-side 
B)  side-to-side; up-and-down 
C)  up-and-down; side-to-side 
D)  up-and-down; up-and-down

Question 11

Which of the following commercially available film holders are recommended for use with either the paralleling or the bisecting technique?
1) Rinn XCP instruments
2) Rinn BAI instruments
3) Precision film holder
4) Stabe bite-block
5) EEZEE-Grip film holder

Accepted Answer

A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B) 2, 3, 4, 5 
C) 3, 4, 5 
D) 2, 4, 5 
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B) 2, 3, 4, 5 
C) 3, 4, 5 
D) 2, 4, 5

Question 12

The primary disadvantage of the bisecting technique when contrasted with the paralleling technique is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Longer exposure times. 
B)  Dimensional distortion. 
C)  Requirement of a film holder. 
D)  Greater magnification. 
A)  Longer exposure times. 
B)  Dimensional distortion. 
C)  Requirement of a film holder. 
D)  Greater magnification.

Question 13

The primary benefit of using film holders with the bisecting technique is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisting in determining vertical angulation. 
B)  Helping to minimize cone cuts. 
C)  Reducing the patient's exposure to radiation. 
D)  Allowing the operator to have the film parallel to the long axis of the tooth. 
A)  Assisting in determining vertical angulation. 
B)  Helping to minimize cone cuts. 
C)  Reducing the patient's exposure to radiation. 
D)  Allowing the operator to have the film parallel to the long axis of the tooth.

Question 14

Which size film is traditionally used with the bisecting technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  #1 film for anterior teeth, #1 film for posterior teeth 
B)  #1 film for anterior teeth, #2 film for posterior teeth 
C)  #2 film for anterior teeth, #1 film for posterior teeth 
D)  #2 film for anterior teeth and for posterior teeth 
A)  #1 film for anterior teeth, #1 film for posterior teeth 
B)  #1 film for anterior teeth, #2 film for posterior teeth 
C)  #2 film for anterior teeth, #1 film for posterior teeth 
D)  #2 film for anterior teeth and for posterior teeth

Question 15

When Rinn BAI instruments are used, "BAI" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bisecting, aiming, instrument 
B)  Bisecting, angle, instrument 
C)  Bisecting, angle, integration 
D)  Both, angle, integration 
A)  Bisecting, aiming, instrument 
B)  Bisecting, angle, instrument 
C)  Bisecting, angle, integration 
D)  Both, angle, integration

Question 16

The recommended anterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique starts with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary right canine 
B)  Maxillary left canine 
C)  Mandibular right canine 
D)  Mandibular left canine 
A)  Maxillary right canine 
B)  Maxillary left canine 
C)  Mandibular right canine 
D)  Mandibular left canine

Question 17

For the maxillary premolar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the maxillary:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral incisor. 
B)  Canine. 
C)  First bicuspid. 
D)  Second bicuspid. 
A)  Lateral incisor. 
B)  Canine. 
C)  First bicuspid. 
D)  Second bicuspid.

Question 18

With the bite-wing technique, the vertical angulation is predetermined; the central ray is directed at ____ degrees to the occlusal plane.

Accepted Answer

A)  +10 
B)  -10 
C)  +20 
D)  -20 
A)  +10 
B)  -10 
C)  +20 
D)  -20

Question 19

With size 2 film, a total of ____ anterior film placements are used in the bisecting technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  Six 
C)  Seven 
D)  Eight 
A)  Four 
B)  Six 
C)  Seven 
D)  Eight

Question 20

For the mandibular molar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Canine. 
B)  First premolar. 
C)  Second premolar. 
D)  First molar. 
A)  Canine. 
B)  First premolar. 
C)  Second premolar. 
D)  First molar.

Exam 18: Bisecting Technique

When the bisecting technique is used, the central ray is directed at 90 degrees to the:

According to the text, the disadvantages of the bisecting technique outweigh the advantages. Therefore, the paralleling technique is preferred over the bisecting technique for exposure of periapical films and should be used whenever possible.

When the bisecting technique is used, foreshortening will occur if the central ray is directed perpendicular to the:

With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for maxillary canines is ____ degrees.

Film should be placed approximately ____ inch beyond the incisal or occlusal surfaces when using the bisecting technique.

With the ____ technique, the vertical angulation is determined by the imaginary bisector; the central ray is directed perpendicular to the imaginary bisector.

With the finger-holding method, which of the following would be used to hold the maxillary right molar film?

With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for mandibular molars is ____ degrees.

According to the recommended posterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique, the second posterior quadrant exposed should be the:

Horizontal angulation refers to the placement of the position-indicating device (PID) in a(n) ____ plane. Vertical angulation refers to the positioning of the PID in a(n) ____ plane.

Which of the following commercially available film holders are recommended for use with either the paralleling or the bisecting technique? 1) Rinn XCP instruments 2) Rinn BAI instruments 3) Precision film holder 4) Stabe bite-block 5) EEZEE-Grip film holder

The primary disadvantage of the bisecting technique when contrasted with the paralleling technique is:

The primary benefit of using film holders with the bisecting technique is:

Which size film is traditionally used with the bisecting technique?

When Rinn BAI instruments are used, "BAI" refers to which of the following?

The recommended anterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique starts with the:

For the maxillary premolar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the maxillary:

With the bite-wing technique, the vertical angulation is predetermined; the central ray is directed at ____ degrees to the occlusal plane.

With size 2 film, a total of ____ anterior film placements are used in the bisecting technique.

For the mandibular molar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the:

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Horizontal angulation refers to the placement of the position-indicating device (PID) in a(n) plane. Vertical angulation refers to the positioning of the PID in a(n) plane.