Your patient is a 5-year-old boy who you have been seeing since he was 3 years old.He is always eating candy and drinking cola beverages.Six months ago he had A,J,and T restored.One year ago he had B,I,and L restored.Which of the following should you do regarding taking radiographs?

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Based on the "Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs",children at risk for caries should have a bite-wing and/or occlusal radiographic examination at 6- to 12-month intervals.Based on the previous incidence of decay,dental images would be warranted.Although the "Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs" for children at risk for caries suggest a bite-wing and/or occlusal radiographic examination at 6- to 12-month intervals,based on the two previous incidences of decay,dental images at the preceding 6 month appointments,a 6-month interval would be warranted.The "Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs" for children at risk for caries is a bite-wing and/or occlusal radiographic examination at 6- to 12-month intervals.

Your Patient Is a 5-Year-Old Boy Who You Have Been