Question 1

Film should be placed approximately ____ inch beyond the incisal or occlusal surfaces when using the bisecting technique.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/16
B)   1/8
C)   1/4
D)   1/2E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The primary benefit of using film holders with the bisecting technique is:

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A)   Assisting in determining vertical angulation.
B)   Helping to minimize cone cuts.
C)   Reducing the patient's exposure to radiation.
D)   Allowing the operator to have the film parallel to the long axis of the tooth.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

According to the recommended posterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique, the second posterior quadrant exposed should be the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Maxillary right quadrant.
B)   Maxillary left quadrant.
C)   Mandibular right quadrant.
D)   Mandibular left quadrant.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

When the bisecting technique is used, the central ray is directed at 90 degrees to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Film.
B)   Long axis of the tooth in the same arch.
C)   Long axis of the tooth in the opposing arch.
D)   Imaginary bisector.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 5

According to the text, the disadvantages of the bisecting technique outweigh the advantages. Therefore, the paralleling technique is preferred over the bisecting technique for exposure of periapical films and should be used whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D)   The first statement is false, the second statement is true.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 6

The primary disadvantage of the bisecting technique when contrasted with the paralleling technique is:

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A)   Longer exposure times.
B)   Dimensional distortion.
C)   Requirement of a film holder.
D)   Greater magnification.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

When Rinn BAI instruments are used, "BAI" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bisecting, aiming, instrument
B)   Bisecting, angle, instrument
C)   Bisecting, angle, integration
D)   Both, angle, integrationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for maxillary canines is ____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   +20 to +30
B)   +30 to +40
C)   +40 to +50
D)   +45 to +55E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

With the bite-wing technique, the vertical angulation is predetermined; the central ray is directed at ____ degrees to the occlusal plane.

Accepted Answer

A)   +10
B)   -10
C)   +20
D)   -20E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The recommended anterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique starts with the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Maxillary right canine
B)   Maxillary left canine
C)   Mandibular right canine
D)   Mandibular left canineE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

For the maxillary premolar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the maxillary:

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral incisor.
B)   Canine.
C)   First bicuspid.
D)   Second bicuspid.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which size film is traditionally used with the bisecting technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   #1 film for anterior teeth, #1 film for posterior teeth
B)   #1 film for anterior teeth, #2 film for posterior teeth
C)   #2 film for anterior teeth, #1 film for posterior teeth
D)   #2 film for anterior teeth and for posterior teethE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following commercially available film holders are recommended for use with either the paralleling or the bisecting technique?
1)  Rinn XCP instruments
2)  Rinn BAI instruments
3)  Precision film holder
4)  Stabe bite-block
5)  EEZEE-Grip film holder

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B)  2, 3, 4, 5
C)  3, 4, 5
D)  2, 4, 5E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

With size 2 film, a total of ____ anterior film placements are used in the bisecting technique.

Accepted Answer

A)   Four
B)   Six
C)   Seven
D)   EightE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for mandibular molars is ____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   -5 to 0
B)   + 20 to +30
C)   -20 to -30
D)   -10 to -15E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

With the finger-holding method, which of the following would be used to hold the maxillary right molar film?

Accepted Answer

A)   Left thumb
B)   Right thumb
C)   Left finger
D)   Right fingerE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

With the ____ technique, the vertical angulation is determined by the imaginary bisector; the central ray is directed perpendicular to the imaginary bisector.

Accepted Answer

A)   Paralleling
B)   Bisecting
C)   Bite-wing
D)   OcclusalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

For the mandibular molar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Canine.
B)   First premolar.
C)   Second premolar.
D)   First molar.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

When the bisecting technique is used, foreshortening will occur if the central ray is directed perpendicular to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Plane of the film.
B)   Imaginary bisector.
C)   Long axis of the tooth on the same arch.
D)   Long axis of the tooth on the opposite arch.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 20

Horizontal angulation refers to the placement of the position-indicating device (PID)  in a(n)  ____ plane. Vertical angulation refers to the positioning of the PID in a(n)  ____ plane.

Accepted Answer

A)   side-to-side; side-to-side
B)   side-to-side; up-and-down
C)   up-and-down; side-to-side
D)   up-and-down; up-and-downE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 18: Bisecting Technique

Film should be placed approximately ____ inch beyond the incisal or occlusal surfaces when using the bisecting technique.

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The primary benefit of using film holders with the bisecting technique is:

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According to the recommended posterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique, the second posterior quadrant exposed should be the:

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When the bisecting technique is used, the central ray is directed at 90 degrees to the:

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According to the text, the disadvantages of the bisecting technique outweigh the advantages. Therefore, the paralleling technique is preferred over the bisecting technique for exposure of periapical films and should be used whenever possible.

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The primary disadvantage of the bisecting technique when contrasted with the paralleling technique is:

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When Rinn BAI instruments are used, "BAI" refers to which of the following?

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With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for maxillary canines is ____ degrees.

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With the bite-wing technique, the vertical angulation is predetermined; the central ray is directed at ____ degrees to the occlusal plane.

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The recommended anterior periapical exposure sequence for the bisecting technique starts with the:

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For the maxillary premolar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the maxillary:

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Which size film is traditionally used with the bisecting technique?

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Which of the following commercially available film holders are recommended for use with either the paralleling or the bisecting technique? 1) Rinn XCP instruments 2) Rinn BAI instruments 3) Precision film holder 4) Stabe bite-block 5) EEZEE-Grip film holder

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With size 2 film, a total of ____ anterior film placements are used in the bisecting technique.

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With the bisecting technique, the recommended vertical angulation range for mandibular molars is ____ degrees.

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With the finger-holding method, which of the following would be used to hold the maxillary right molar film?

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With the ____ technique, the vertical angulation is determined by the imaginary bisector; the central ray is directed perpendicular to the imaginary bisector.

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For the mandibular molar exposure, the front edge of the film should be aligned with the midline of the:

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When the bisecting technique is used, foreshortening will occur if the central ray is directed perpendicular to the:

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Horizontal angulation refers to the placement of the position-indicating device (PID) in a(n) ____ plane. Vertical angulation refers to the positioning of the PID in a(n) ____ plane.

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