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What is a bitewing?

What is a bitewing? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (dentistry) A radiograph taken to visualize the crowns of the posterior teeth and the height of the alveolar bone in relation to the cementoenamel junctions, commonly used to examine for interdental caries and recurrent caries under existing restorations.
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The bitewing instruments are light and comfortable for the patient, versatile, and easy to use for dental personnel.
Preventative services, including cleaning, polishing, fluoride and bitewing X-rays would be 100 per cent covered by the plan.
Though machines vary, the average set of bitewing X-rays adds only as much radiation as you'd get from about three extra weeks of natural background radiation.
Can nonstandardized bitewing radiographs be used to assess the presence of alveolar bone loss in epidemiologic studies?
Every type of image, including retroalveolar, bitewing, and occlusal x-rays, is pre-programmed into the unit.
Recall exams, cleaning and polishing, topical application of fluoride and bitewing X-rays are limited to once every 9 months exactly.

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