noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A radiograph taken to visualize the crowns of the posterior teeth and the height of the alveolar bone in relation to the cementoenamel junctions, commonly used to examine for interdental caries and recurrent caries under existing restorations.
2. 2
   a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography wordnet

Etymology

From bite + wing.

Related phrases

alveolar bone

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