ch 21 bw

Which sensor is recommended to capture bitewing images in adults?

• Size 0

• Size 1

• Size 2

• Any size is acceptable

The sensor to capture bitewing radiographs on an adult with healthy bone levels should be placed

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Mesial

• Distal

The bitewing XCP is color-coded

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

• Red

The sensor placement for bitewing radiographs should be positioned

• On the tongue

• In the floor of the mouth

• In the vestibule

• Against the hard palate

The correct placement for the vertical molar bitewing exposure is:

• Distal of 3

• Distal of 5

• Middle of 6

• Middle of 5

How should my client be positioned for the paralleling bitewing exposure? (there are 2 correct answers):

• Midsagittal plane perpendicular to floor

• Midsagittal plane parallel to floor

• Occlusal plane perpendicular to floor

• Occlusal plane parallel to floor

The auxiliary line on the bite block should be parallel with the

• curve of Spee

• anterior arch curve

• midline

• area of teeth you want to capture