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CH. 18
Bisecting Technique
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What happens to image when short (8 inch) PID is used | image magnification |
| Which size receptor is used with bisecting tech | size 2 |
| Which beam alignment device is recommended for use with bisecting tech bc it aids in aligning PID and is less expensive | bisecting angle instruments (RINN) |
| How is patients head positioned ,before exposing MX pariapical images with the bisecting tech | Chin down, head parallel to the floor |
| How is patients head positioned before exposing MD pariapical images with bisecting tech | Chin up |
| Describe proper direction on central ray in bisecting tech | 90* to imaginary bisector |
| Describe distance between receptor and tooth | receptor is placed as close to the tooth as possible |
| Advantages of bisecting technique | shorter exposure time |
| Disadvantages of bisecting technique | they outweigh advantages of the technique |