Which of these statements is false?

A) Bitewing radiographs record the apices of teeth and surrounding bone.
B) Bitewing radiographs record the coronal portions of teeth and alveolar crests of both arches.
C) Periapical radiographs may be taken using the bisecting or paralleling technique.
D) Occlusal radiographs record the maxillary or mandibular arch (or a portion thereof) on a single image receptor.

A
Explanation: A) The fundamental purpose of the bitewing exam is to show the coronal portions of the teeth and alveolar crests of a segment of both the mandible and maxilla on one film. The periapical radiograph is designed to image the apices of teeth and surrounding bone.
B) The fundamental purpose of the bitewing exam is to show the coronal portions of the teeth and alveolar crests of a segment of both the mandible and maxilla on one film. The periapical radiograph is designed to image the apices of teeth and surrounding bone.
C) The fundamental purpose of the bitewing exam is to show the coronal portions of the teeth and alveolar crests of a segment of both the mandible and maxilla on one film. The periapical radiograph is designed to image the apices of teeth and surrounding bone.
D) The fundamental purpose of the bitewing exam is to show the coronal portions of the teeth and alveolar crests of a segment of both the mandible and maxilla on one film. The periapical radiograph is designed to image the apices of teeth and surrounding bone.