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Bite-Wing Radiography Technique Guide

The bite-wing technique is an intra-oral radiographic method used to capture images of the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth, primarily for detecting carious lesions and assessing periodontal status. The procedure involves the use of Rinn XCP instruments to ensure accurate positioning of the sensor and x-ray beam. Proper preparation and technique are essential for achieving high-quality images free from distortion and errors.

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Bite-Wing Radiography Technique Guide

The bite-wing technique is an intra-oral radiographic method used to capture images of the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth, primarily for detecting carious lesions and assessing periodontal status. The procedure involves the use of Rinn XCP instruments to ensure accurate positioning of the sensor and x-ray beam. Proper preparation and technique are essential for achieving high-quality images free from distortion and errors.

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BITE-WING TECHNIQUE

 Intra-oral radiographic technique used to examine


the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular
teeth on one image.
Also known as interproximal technique
 Called bitewing because of a film that has a wing
for patient to bite on.
Instruments

 Rinn XCP – eXtension Cone paralleling


 Increase accuracy of intra-oral images
 Ensures that sensor is perpendicular to x ray beam
 consists of : 1. bite block
2. indicator rod
3. aiming ring
Rinn xcp instruments
INDICATIONS

 Detection of carious lesions


 Monitoring progression of dental caries
 Assessment periodontal status
 Assessment of existing restorations
Preparation
 Infection control procedures to be completed
 Patient to be seated
 Remove spectacles and dentures
 Adjust the head rest to support pt’s head, occlusal plane horizontal
 Explain procedure to pt
 Place lead apron and thyroid collar on pt
 Mount rinn instruments and sensor
 Sensor should be positioned horizontally on a holder
 Carefully insert the holder/ bite block on the lingual sulcus parallel to the teeth
 Ask patient to bite on bite block
 Position machine to aiming ring, so that central
ray/beam is perpendicular to sensor
Technique
 NB : X4 bitewings on adults
2 on each side.
 x2 bitewings on children
Ideal image quality

 The image should have acceptable definition with no distortion or


blurring
 The image should include from the mesial surface of the first premolar
to the distal surface of second molar – if the third molars are erupted,
then the 7/8 contact should be included
 The maxillary and mandibular alveolar crests should be visible
 There should be no overlap on the interproximal surfaces of the teeth
 Image should be free from errors
Intra oral bitewings
Extra oral bitewings
SELECT BW1 PROGRAM ON PAN MACHINE

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