John,a 10-year-old boy,has been a client in the dental practice for 3 years.Every 6 months at each continued-care visit,he has a new carious lesion.How often should x-ray films (bitewings)be taken for this client?

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For a child with a high caries risk, such as John who develops new carious lesions every 6 months, the American Dental Association recommends bitewing x-rays every 6-12 months. Therefore, every 6 months is appropriate for his situation.

John,a 10-Year-Old Boy,has Been a Client in the Dental Practice