Question 1

Each of the following statements regarding horizontal angulation is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact points should appear open or separate from each other on the radiograph. 
B)  The central ray should be directed parallel to the curvature of the arch. 
C)  Overlapped contact points result when incorrect horizontal angulation is used. 
D)  Horizontal angulation is the positioning of the central ray in a side-to-side plane. 
A)  Contact points should appear open or separate from each other on the radiograph. 
B)  The central ray should be directed parallel to the curvature of the arch. 
C)  Overlapped contact points result when incorrect horizontal angulation is used. 
D)  Horizontal angulation is the positioning of the central ray in a side-to-side plane.

Question 2

Bitewings are limited in their ability to image the entire tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If periapical radiographs are available, there is no need to expose additional bitewing radiographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the cause of overlap error, when the overlapping appears to be more severe in the distal or posterior region of the image?

Accepted Answer

A)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the mesial 
B)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the distal 
C)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the occlusal 
D)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the apical 
A)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the mesial 
B)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the distal 
C)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the occlusal 
D)  The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the apical

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding bitewing image receptor holders is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposable bitewing holder tabs and loops are available. 
B)  Two stick-on paper bite tabs may be attached to lengthen the bite tab. 
C)  Bitewing loop holders are limited to use with vertical bitewing radiographs. 
D)  Stick-on bitewing tabs are available for both film and digital sensors. 
A)  Disposable bitewing holder tabs and loops are available. 
B)  Two stick-on paper bite tabs may be attached to lengthen the bite tab. 
C)  Bitewing loop holders are limited to use with vertical bitewing radiographs. 
D)  Stick-on bitewing tabs are available for both film and digital sensors.

Question 6

Overlap refers to an elongated or foreshortened image on a bitewing radiograph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Each of the following statements regarding successful patient preparation for bitewing radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Position the image receptor close to the lingual surfaces of the teeth. 
B)  Base image receptor size on the size of the arches. 
C)  Check for anatomical obstructions before positioning the image receptor. 
D)  Caution the patient not to swallow or let the teeth separate during the exposure. 
A)  Position the image receptor close to the lingual surfaces of the teeth. 
B)  Base image receptor size on the size of the arches. 
C)  Check for anatomical obstructions before positioning the image receptor. 
D)  Caution the patient not to swallow or let the teeth separate during the exposure.

Question 8

For bitewing radiographs, the radiographer should strive to ensure placement of the image receptor so that more of which arch, maxillary or mandibular, will be imaged?

Accepted Answer

Both arches should be imaged e

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding managing bitewing exposures is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient should be instructed to close so that the teeth occlude normally. 
B)  The bite tab should be held firmly against the lingual surface of the mandibular teeth while the patient closes. 
C)  The film packet should be inserted vertically into the patient's mouth. 
D)  The bite tab should be held firmly to permit the film to drift bucally. 
A)  The patient should be instructed to close so that the teeth occlude normally. 
B)  The bite tab should be held firmly against the lingual surface of the mandibular teeth while the patient closes. 
C)  The film packet should be inserted vertically into the patient's mouth. 
D)  The bite tab should be held firmly to permit the film to drift bucally.

Question 10

For an adult horizontal or vertical molar bitewing, align the film packet so that the anterior edge lines up:

Accepted Answer

A)  behind the distal half of the first premolar. 
B)  behind the distal half of the second premolar. 
C)  in front of the mesial half of the first premolar. 
D)  in front of the mesial half of the second premolar. 
A)  behind the distal half of the first premolar. 
B)  behind the distal half of the second premolar. 
C)  in front of the mesial half of the first premolar. 
D)  in front of the mesial half of the second premolar.

Question 11

Bitewing radiographs are especially useful in detecting caries on which of the following tooth surfaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesial 
B)  Occlusal 
C)  Facial 
D)  Lingual 
A)  Mesial 
B)  Occlusal 
C)  Facial 
D)  Lingual

Question 12

What is the name of the location the central ray is directed toward on the patient's face?

Accepted Answer

The point of entry for all bitewing expo

Question 13

Where should the anterior edge of the image receptor be placed to record a premolar bitewing radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Align the anterior edge of the

Question 14

What is the main purpose of the bitewing radiograph?

Accepted Answer

To detect caries on the proximal surface

Question 15

The true value of bitewing radiographs is that proximal surface caries may be identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Each of the following statements regarding vertical angulation is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  The correct vertical angulation for bitewing radiographs is +10 degrees. 
B)  Vertical angulation is indicated on a dial on the side of the tube head. 
C)  Negative angulation directs the central ray downward toward the floor. 
D)  Vertical angulation is measured in degrees. 
A)  The correct vertical angulation for bitewing radiographs is +10 degrees. 
B)  Vertical angulation is indicated on a dial on the side of the tube head. 
C)  Negative angulation directs the central ray downward toward the floor. 
D)  Vertical angulation is measured in degrees.

Question 17

Which of these statements regarding the anterior bitewing exam is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The longer dimension of the image receptor is usually placed vertical. 
B)  For ease of placement and to avoid bending, the use of a size #1 image receptor is recommended. 
C)  Use of a longer bite tab allows for placement of the image receptor farther lingually in the mouth. 
D)  Vertical angulation used for anterior bitewings is increased over that used for posterior bitewings. 
A)  The longer dimension of the image receptor is usually placed vertical. 
B)  For ease of placement and to avoid bending, the use of a size #1 image receptor is recommended. 
C)  Use of a longer bite tab allows for placement of the image receptor farther lingually in the mouth. 
D)  Vertical angulation used for anterior bitewings is increased over that used for posterior bitewings.

Question 18

The term used to describe the contact point between teeth in the same arch is "proximal surface."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recording an unequal distribution of the arches is caused by incorrect:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical angulation. 
B)  horizontal angulation. 
C)  centering of the x-ray beam. 
D)  aligning of the anterior edge of the image receptor with the teeth of interest. 
A)  vertical angulation. 
B)  horizontal angulation. 
C)  centering of the x-ray beam. 
D)  aligning of the anterior edge of the image receptor with the teeth of interest.

Question 20

What is the name of the portion of the image receptor holder that helps the radiographer determine the point of entry?

Accepted Answer

External a

Exam 16: The Occlusal Examination

Each of the following statements regarding horizontal angulation is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Bitewings are limited in their ability to image the entire tooth.

If periapical radiographs are available, there is no need to expose additional bitewing radiographs.

Which of the following is the cause of overlap error, when the overlapping appears to be more severe in the distal or posterior region of the image?

Which of the following statements regarding bitewing image receptor holders is NOT correct?

Overlap refers to an elongated or foreshortened image on a bitewing radiograph.

Each of the following statements regarding successful patient preparation for bitewing radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

For bitewing radiographs, the radiographer should strive to ensure placement of the image receptor so that more of which arch, maxillary or mandibular, will be imaged?

Which of the following statements regarding managing bitewing exposures is correct?

For an adult horizontal or vertical molar bitewing, align the film packet so that the anterior edge lines up:

Bitewing radiographs are especially useful in detecting caries on which of the following tooth surfaces?

What is the name of the location the central ray is directed toward on the patient's face?

Where should the anterior edge of the image receptor be placed to record a premolar bitewing radiograph?

What is the main purpose of the bitewing radiograph?

The true value of bitewing radiographs is that proximal surface caries may be identified.

Each of the following statements regarding vertical angulation is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of these statements regarding the anterior bitewing exam is FALSE?

The term used to describe the contact point between teeth in the same arch is "proximal surface."

Recording an unequal distribution of the arches is caused by incorrect:

What is the name of the portion of the image receptor holder that helps the radiographer determine the point of entry?

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