Deck 12: Paralleling Technique, Bisecting Technique, Bite-Wing Technique, Exposure and Technique Errors

Question 1

Which of the following images would most likely appear black?

A) A film exposed to light
B) An unexposed receptor
C) An overexposed receptor
D) An underexposed receptor

Answer 1

A film exposed to light

Question 2

For which purpose are bite-wing images primarily used?

A) To detect interproximal decay
B) To locate impacted teeth
C) To detect diseases of the pulp
D) To locate foreign objects in the mouth

Answer 2

To detect interproximal decay

Question 3

For the molar bite-wing exposure, the front edge of the receptor should be aligned with the midline
Of the __________ premolar.

A) maxillary first
B) maxillary second
C) mandibular first
D) mandibular second

Answer 3

mandibular second

Question 4

Using the bisecting technique, what is the proper position of the patient during exposure?

A) Midsagittal plane parallel to the floor
B) Supine
C) Midsagittal plane perpendicular to the floor
D) Subsupine

Question 5

What is the first step in obtaining quality radiographs?

A) Processing
B) Exposure
C) Mounting
D) Patient preparation

Question 6

What do the initials XCP represent?

A) X-ray cone paralleling
B) Extension cone paralleling
C) X-ray crown paralleling
D) Extension cut positioning

Question 7

When exposing receptors using paralleling technique, which area should you begin with?

A) Right posterior
B) Left posterior
C) Bite-wings
D) Anterior

Question 8

With size 1 receptor, a total of _____ anterior receptor placements are used in the paralleling technique.

A) seven
B) nine
C) eight
D) four