Where should the anterior edge of the image receptor be placed to record a premolar bitewing radiograph?

What will be an ideal response?


Align the anterior edge of the image receptor to line up behind the distal half of the maxillary or mandibular canine. Choose the most mesially positioned canine; include the first and second premolars and mesial half of the first molar. Align the image receptor parallel to the long axes of the premolars, and parallel to the first and second premolar embrasure.

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a. a swaying baseline and only a few artifacts b. artifacts that are easy to detect c. small regular spikes d. a consistently horizontal baseline

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A receptionist's shoes must be all the following, EXCEPT ________.

A. steel toe B. closed toe C. skid resistant D. clean

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Which of the following is not an example of how form can save time?

A) Vital signs can be recorded as part of the intake physical. B) Forms are easier to design than lists. C) Forms can be organized in the order the clinician wishes to ask questions. D) Patient history and family history can be recorded concurrently.

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The scale on a map is 1 inch = 5 miles. To find the number of miles in 2.5 inches, you would use the proportion:

A.
B.
C.
D.

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