Chapter 21: Bite-Wing Principles
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module chapter, you will be able to:
21.1
- Define the key terms associated with the bite-wing technique.
- Describe the purpose and use of the bite-wing image.
- Describe the appearance of opened and overlapped contact areas on a bite-wing image.
- State the basic principles of the bite-wing technique.
21.2
- List the two ways a receptor can be stabilized in the bite-wing technique and identify which one is recommended for bite-wing exposures.
- List the three receptor sizes that can be used in the bite-wing technique and identify which size is recommended for exposures in the adult patient.
- Describe correct and incorrect horizontal angulation.
- Describe the difference between positive and negative vertical angulation.
21.3
- State the recommended vertical angulation for all bite-wing exposures using a bite-wing tab.
- State the basic rules for the bite-wing technique.
- Describe patient and equipment preparations that are necessary before using the bite-wing technique.
- Discuss the exposure sequence for a complete mouth series (CMS) that includes both periapical and bite-wing exposures.
- Describe the correct premolar and molar bite-wing receptor placements.
- Describe the purpose and use of vertical bite-wing images.
- List the number of exposures and the size of receptor used in the vertical bite-wing technique.
- Discuss modifications in the bite-wing technique for patients who have edentulous spaces or bony growths.
