The size #3 image receptor has two advantages over a size #2 image receptor when exposing a bitewing radiograph.

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The size #2 image receptor is actually more commonly used for bitewing radiographs because it provides an adequate view of both the upper and lower teeth in one image for most adult patients, whereas a size #3 image receptor is larger and might be used for capturing a broader area but is not necessarily advantageous in terms of image quality or ease of use for standard bitewing radiographs.

The Size #3 Image Receptor Has Two Advantages Over a Size