Bitewings

/ˈbaɪt.wɪŋz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of bitewing; multiple dental X-ray films taken using the bitewing technique.

Etymology

Plural of bitewing, formed by adding the standard English pluralization suffix '-s' to the compound noun from the early 20th-century dental terminology.

Kelly Says

A full-mouth bitewing series is like a dental detective's toolkit—usually 4 to 8 films strategically placed can reveal nearly every cavity and bone problem without exposing patients to excessive radiation.

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