Horizontal bitewings are ideal for visualizing the level of the alveolar bone crest when there is severe bone loss.

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Horizontal bitewings are primarily used for detecting interproximal caries and are not ideal for assessing the level of the alveolar bone crest, especially in cases of severe bone loss. Periapical radiographs or panoramic radiographs are more suitable for evaluating bone levels.

Horizontal Bitewings Are Ideal for Visualizing the Level of the Alveolar