1. What does the term bite-wing refer to?
Health · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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The term "bite-wing" refers to a type of dental X-ray that is commonly used to capture images of the upper and lower teeth in a specific region of the mouth. These X-rays are called "bite-wing" because the patient bites down on a wing-shaped device while the X-ray film or sensor is positioned in the mouth. The name "bite-wing" comes from the way the X-ray film or sensor is bitten, and it helps capture detailed images of the crowns of the teeth in that particular area. Bite-wing X-rays are often used to detect dental caries (cavities) between teeth, assess the fit of dental fillings, and monitor overall dental health.