Each of the Following Statements Regarding Successful Patient Preparation for Bitewing

question 27

Multiple Choice

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

• 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.

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