The Disadvantage of Using the Largest Size Image Receptor Possible

question 42

Multiple Choice

The disadvantage of using the largest size image receptor possible to expose a bitewing radiograph is that:

• A) unnecessary structures will be imaged.
• B) exposure times must be increased.
• C) anatomical limitations may hinder ideal placement.
• D) it is contraindicated for patients with periodontal disease.

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Definitions:

Volunteer Bias

The distortion of research results due to differences between those who choose to participate in studies and those who do not.

Representative Sample

A portion of the population that correctly mirrors the characteristics of the whole population.

Operationally Defined

A term or variable is defined by the specific process or set of criteria by which it is measured or determined in a study or experiment.

Participant Observation

A research method where the investigator actively engages in the community or situation being studied while observing its dynamics.