In a patient with a strong gag reflex, the image receptor placement for the bisecting technique may be easier to achieve.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bisecting technique involves placing the image receptor as close as possible to the tooth being radiographed, which can be difficult in patients with a strong gag reflex. However, due to the angle of the X-ray beam and the positioning of the film, the bisecting angle technique may be easier to achieve in these cases compared to other techniques such as the parallel technique.

In a Patient with a Strong Gag Reflex, the Image