Bitewing

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  • noun. A dental x-ray film with a central projection on which the teeth can close, holding it in position for the radiographic examination of several upper and lower teeth simultaneously.
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  • noun. 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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  • noun. a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography
    • Word Usage
    "Say a soldier had a periapical or a bitewing done."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    x-ray film  
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