Case study Compare the paralleling (Chapter 14) and the bisecting techniques. Include answers to the following questions in your discussion. 1. What are the major differences between the two...

Case study

Compare the paralleling (Chapter 14) and the bisecting techniques. Include answers to the following questions in your discussion.

1. What are the major differences between the two techniques?

2. How are the two techniques similar?

3. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each of the two techniques?

4. When would use of the bisecting/paralleling technique be appropriate?

5. Describe the characteristics of the image receptor holder appropriate for use bisecting/paralleling technique.

6. How does each of the four steps for exposing periapical radiographs (placement, vertical and horizontal angulation, and point of entry) differ between the two techniques? How are they similar?

7. Which technique do you anticipate being easier/more difficult to master?

8. Would you recommend that radiographers learn one technique over the other? Why/why not?