To image periodontal conditions, horizontal bitewing radiographs are preferred over vertical bitewing radiographs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Because vertical bitewings position the longer dimension of the image receptor vertically, these radiographs record an increased amount of periodontal structures.

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A) Too much vitamin D B) An inborn error of metabolism C) Deficient calcium during embryogenesis D) Improper fusion during embryogenesis

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Some medical assistants are offered employment at their practicum site at the end of their practicum

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Asking a patient, "What brought this on?" represents what part of the SAMPLE question format?

A) E B) L C) M D) P

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Each of the following statements regarding dental radiography of the child patient is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION exception?

a. Vertical angulation may need to be increased slightly. b. Increasing the vertical angulation over perpendicular will help image the root apices. c. The bisecting technique will produce less distortion and magnification than the paralleling technique. d. The bisecting technique can produce reasonably acceptable images when parallel positioning is not possible.

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