Question 1

The recommended posterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique is to begin with 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 2

When the bisecting technique is used, the film must be placed along the ____ surface of the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Buccal 
B)  Lingual 
C)  Mesial 
D)  Distal 
A)  Buccal 
B)  Lingual 
C)  Mesial 
D)  Distal

Question 3

According to the authors, in the bisecting technique, film-holding instruments or the patient's finger may be used to position and stabilize the film. With the bisecting technique, using film holders is recommended because it eliminates use of the patient's finger to stabilize the film.

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.

Question 4

When the bisecting technique is used, which of the following angles is bisected?

Accepted Answer

A)  The angle formed by the film and the long axis of the tooth 
B)  The angle formed by the central ray and the tooth 
C)  The angle formed by the central ray and the film 
D)  The angle that is perpendicular to the film 
A)  The angle formed by the film and the long axis of the tooth 
B)  The angle formed by the central ray and the tooth 
C)  The angle formed by the central ray and the film 
D)  The angle that is perpendicular to the film

Question 5

Elongated images refer to images of the teeth that appear ____. Elongation of images results from ____ vertical angulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Too long; excessive 
B)  Too long; insufficient 
C)  Shortened; excessive 
D)  Shortened; insufficient 
A)  Too long; excessive 
B)  Too long; insufficient 
C)  Shortened; excessive 
D)  Shortened; insufficient

Question 6

Foreshortened images refer to images of the teeth that appear ____. Foreshortening of images results from ____ vertical angulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shortened; insufficient 
B)  Shortened; excessive 
C)  Too long; insufficient 
D)  Too long; excessive 
A)  Shortened; insufficient 
B)  Shortened; excessive 
C)  Too long; insufficient 
D)  Too long; excessive

Question 7

Which of the following commercially available film holders is/are recommended for one-time use only?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rinn XCP instruments 
B)  Rinn BAI instruments 
C)  Stabe bite-block 
D)  EEZEE-Grip film holder 
A)  Rinn XCP instruments 
B)  Rinn BAI instruments 
C)  Stabe bite-block 
D)  EEZEE-Grip film holder

Question 8

When the ____ is/are used, the patient may use excessive force to stabilize the film, causing the film to bend and resulting in image distortion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rinn BAI instruments 
B)  Stabe bite-block 
C)  Finger-holding method 
D)  EEZEE-Grip film holder 
A)  Rinn BAI instruments 
B)  Stabe bite-block 
C)  Finger-holding method 
D)  EEZEE-Grip film holder

Question 9

Which of the following commercially available film holders can be used with the bisecting technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rinn BAI instruments 
B)  Rinn XCP instruments 
C)  Stabe bite-block 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  Rinn BAI instruments 
B)  Rinn XCP instruments 
C)  Stabe bite-block 
D)  Both a and c

Question 10

The rule of isometry states that two triangles are equal if they have ____ equal angles and share a common side.

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 11

Which of the following techniques use the same principles of horizontal angulation?
1) Paralleling
2) Bisecting
3) Bite-wing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

According to the text, when exposing a complete mouth radiographic series (CMRS) using the bisecting technique, there are ____ recommended size 2 periapical film placements.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  12 
C)  14 
D)  19 
A)  7 
B)  12 
C)  14 
D)  19

Exam 18: Bisecting Technique

The recommended posterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique is to begin with the:

When the bisecting technique is used, the film must be placed along the ____ surface of the tooth.

According to the authors, in the bisecting technique, film-holding instruments or the patient's finger may be used to position and stabilize the film. With the bisecting technique, using film holders is recommended because it eliminates use of the patient's finger to stabilize the film.

When the bisecting technique is used, which of the following angles is bisected?

Elongated images refer to images of the teeth that appear ____. Elongation of images results from ____ vertical angulation.

Foreshortened images refer to images of the teeth that appear ____. Foreshortening of images results from ____ vertical angulation.

Which of the following commercially available film holders is/are recommended for one-time use only?

When the ____ is/are used, the patient may use excessive force to stabilize the film, causing the film to bend and resulting in image distortion.

Which of the following commercially available film holders can be used with the bisecting technique?

The rule of isometry states that two triangles are equal if they have ____ equal angles and share a common side.

Which of the following techniques use the same principles of horizontal angulation? 1) Paralleling 2) Bisecting 3) Bite-wing

According to the text, when exposing a complete mouth radiographic series (CMRS) using the bisecting technique, there are ____ recommended size 2 periapical film placements.

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Elongated images refer to images of the teeth that appear . Elongation of images results from vertical angulation.

Foreshortened images refer to images of the teeth that appear . Foreshortening of images results from vertical angulation.