Deck 19: Bite-Wing Technique

Question 1

For the premolar bite-wing exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the:

A) Maxillary canine.
B) Mandibular canine.
C) Maxillary first premolar.
D) Mandibular first premolar.

Answer 1

Mandibular canine.

Question 2

According to the text, which size bite-wing film is not recommended?

A) Size 0
B) Size 1
C) Size 2
D) Size 3

Answer 2

Size 3

Question 3

Vertical bite-wings are often used for patients with:

A) Mixed dentition.
B) Extensive decay.
C) Bone loss.
D) Sealants.

Answer 3

Bone loss.

Question 4

For the premolar bite-wing exposure, the PID is positioned far enough forward to cover both maxillary and mandibular:

A) Lateral incisors.
B) Canines.
C) First premolars.
D) Second premolars.

Question 5

In the adult patient, which size film is recommended for bite-wing exposures?

A) Size 0
B) Size 1
C) Size 2
D) Size 3

Question 6

The bite-wing tab is a heavy paperboard tab or loop fitted around a periapical film and used to stabilize the film during exposure. The periapical film is oriented in the bite loop so that the tab portion extends from the white side (tube side) of the film.

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 7

When vertical posterior bite-wing exposures are indicated, size ____ film is placed with the long portion of the film in a ____ direction.

A) 1; horizontal
B) 2; horizontal
C) 1; vertical
D) 2; vertical

Question 8

What modification in technique is recommended when the patient has an edentulous space causing a problem with bite-wing film placement?

A) Skip the bite-wing film.
B) Place a cotton roll in the area of the missing tooth or teeth.
C) Have the patient hold the film in position with a hemostat.
D) Take a periapical film with a bite-block instead.

Question 9

Which size of bite-wing film is used to examine the posterior teeth of children with primary dentition?

A) Size 0
B) Size 1
C) Size 2
D) Size 3

Question 10

The problem with a single bite-wing film per side for adult patients is increased:

A) X-ray exposure.
B) Possibility of inciting the gag reflex.
C) Overlapped contacts.
D) Useful diagnostic information.

Question 11

Which size bite-wing film may be placed in a horizontal or vertical position?

A) Size 0
B) Size 1
C) Size 2
D) Size 3

Question 12

When determining vertical angulation, if the position-indicating device (PID) is positioned above the occlusal plane and the central ray is directed ____, the vertical angulation is termed ____.

A) Upward; positive
B) Downward; positive
C) Upward; negative
D) Downward; negative

Question 13

____ sizes of bite-wing films are available.

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

Question 14

Which size film is used only for bite-wings?

A) Size 0
B) Size 1
C) Size 2
D) Size 3

Question 15

Which of the following exposure sequences is recommended for the patient who requires both periapical and bite-wing radiographs?
1) Bite-wing exposures
2) Anterior periapical films
3) Posterior periapical films

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

Question 16

For the molar bite-wing exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the:

A) Maxillary first premolar.
B) Mandibular first premolar.
C) Maxillary second premolar.
D) Mandibular second premolar.

Question 17

According to the text, the identification dot in bite-wing film placement:

A) Should be oriented "dot down."
B) Should be oriented "dot distal."
C) Should be oriented "dot up."
D) Has no significance.