

horizontal bitewings on an adult patient with periodontal disease d. horizontal bitewings on an adult patient for caries detection c. horizontal bitewings on a pediatric patient who presented with a need for them b. It guarantees perfect radiographs without overlaps and therefore eliminates the need for repetition and unnecessary exposure to X-rays a. For assessing approximal caries, overhangs and gaps, crown margins and calculus in the interdental spaces, and also the state of the alveolar ridge. Kwik-Bite™ is a film and phosphor plate holder for horizontal bitewings (standard bitewings). The number of vertical bitewings may range from two to three per side, depending on how many teeth are present Figure 3 displays a half-mouth example of vertical bitewings.


Pro: Gives an in-depth view of tooth structure and immediate bone support Part 3: Radiographs: Not just about bitewings Registered Horizontal bitewings provide a great view of the interproximal tooth surfaces and, because of the angle, an adequate view of the density of periodontal bone structure. Vertical Bitewings need to be taken Horizontal bitewings - Traditional film used for diagnosing interproximal decay. Horizontal BWs: Place the film/bite tab combination into the patient's mouth in a horizontal orientation (landscape view), with the film positioned lingual to the teeth, allowing the bite tab to project through the occlusal plane when the patient is biting. Home Horizontal bitewings Bitewing Radiographic Technique University of Toronto
