Question of the Day

The bisecting radiograph technique minimizes the image distortion that occurs because of an inability to place x-ray film parallel to the central axis of a tooth.

If you do not use the bisecting angle technique, a tooth may appear artificially foreshortened or elongated.

The bisecting radiograph technique is generally preferred for maxillary teeth as well as mandibular canines and incisors (the rostral mandibular teeth).

Click here to see a good summary article with images of bisecting technique, courtesy of the the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association