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. smell b. sight c. touch d. taste

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Which of the following is NOT an acute complication of DM?

a. DKA b. Hyperglycemia c. Hypglycemia d. Glycosuria

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A bone marrow Prussian blue stain shows blue granules inside of macrophages. What disorder can be ruled out by this result?

a. Iron overload b. Iron deficiency c. Chronic disease d. Lead poisoning

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The coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system of 193 member countries is the ____.

A. World Food Programme B. World Health Organization C. Development Programme D. Environment Programme

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