6. Basic principlesBasic principles
Stabilization: Patient
bites on the bite-wing
tab or film holder.
Film is
placed
parallel to the
crowns
X-ray beam: is
directed through
the contacts of
the teeth.
7. Patient preparationPatient preparation
1.1. Explain procedureExplain procedure
2.2. Position the patient upright in the chairPosition the patient upright in the chair
3.3. Adjust the headrestAdjust the headrest
4.4. Place and secure the lead apronPlace and secure the lead apron
5.5. Remove all objects from the mouthRemove all objects from the mouth
8. Bitewing Technique -TABSBitewing Technique -TABS
Not recommended. Film
slides easily within loop
and may end up out of
position antero-
posteriorly.
Recommended
Stick on
9. Molar - Toward front of film
Premolar - Centered A-P
Bitewing Technique -TABSBitewing Technique -TABS
13. Premolar Bitewing:
covers the distal of
upper and lower canine,
both premolars, first
molar and at least a
portion of second
molar.
Molar Bitewing:
covers molars.
14. If third molars are not erupted into the mouth,
the film should be positioned more anteriorly.
Make sure ¼” of film extends posterior to
second molar.
25. If lingual tori are present, the
film must be placed lingual to
the torus
Make sure the film clears the
palatal gingiva as the patient
closes to keep film from being
pushed down into mandible