Which of the following statements regarding managing bitewing exposures is correct?
a. The patient should be instructed to close so that the teeth occlude normally.
b. The bite tab should be held firmly against the lingual surface of the mandibular teeth while the patient closes.
c. The film packet should be inserted vertically into the patient's mouth.
d. The bite tab should be held firmly to permit the film to drift bucally.
a. Biting down correctly on the tab is important to obtain the proper relationship of the teeth on the radiograph.
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