Mar 12, 2024 · Bitewing X-rays are a common type of dental X-ray that captures images of the upper and lower teeth in one area of the mouth. The name "bitewing" comes from the way the patient bites …

The term bitewing refers to how the film — or sensor, in the case of a digital X-ray — is positioned in the mouth: the patient bites down on a little tab or wing that holds the apparatus in place. One bitewing is …

Dec 6, 2025 · The term “bitewing” describes how the radiograph is taken, as the patient bites down on a small tab attached to the sensor or film holder. This positioning captures the crowns of both the …

This document provides instructions for taking bitewing dental x-rays using different techniques and equipment. It describes how to position the patient, place the bitewing film using tabs or a Rinn …

Jan 12, 2015 · Bitewing radiographs take their name from the original technique which required the patient to bite on a small wing attached to an intraoral film packet (see Fig. 10.1).

A series of 4 bitewing radiographs is taken periodically to evaluate teeth for decay. The higher your susceptibility to tooth decay (and the more fillings you have), the more frequently you are likely to …

Oct 27, 2022 · The main purpose of Bitewing Xrays is to check in between your teeth for cavities. They can be taken with a sensor or film that is placed inside your mouth or by certain panoramic machines …

The bitewing radiograph (BW) is an image that depicts the maxillary and mandibular crowns of the teeth, providing a clear image of the interproximal surfaces of the teeth and allowing for detection of …

Jun 12, 2015 · The traditional bitewing technique is particularly suitable when using film packets or digital phosphor plates as the image receptor. Although, as explained below, the technique is very …

Aug 22, 2024 · Dentists commonly recommend bitewing X-rays during routine checkups or when they suspect cavities that are not visible during an oral exam. These X-rays are ideal for monitoring the …