The number of x-ray views that makes a patient's full-mouth series depends on:
A)the dentist's preference.
B)the number of teeth present in a patient's mouth.
C)whether the paralleling or the bisecting technique is used.
D)all of the above.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Although the average adult full-mouth series is 18 to 20 images,the number varies depending on the dentist's preference and the number of teeth a patient has.
The number also varies depending on whether the paralleling or the bisecting technique is used.

The Number of X-Ray Views That Makes a Patient's Full-Mouth