When taking a premolar bitewing image,the anterior edge of the film sensor should be placed:
A)in the middle of the first premolar.
B)on the distal half of the canine.
C)on the distal half of the lateral incisor.
D)on the mesial of the second premolar.

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When taking premolar bitewing images,the anterior edge of the film sensor should be placed on the distal half of the canine.
The premolar bitewing image is used to show both premolars.
If the film sensor is placed on the lateral incisors,not all of the second premolar would be present on the view.

When Taking a Premolar Bitewing Image,the Anterior Edge of the Film