a single X-ray that shows the upper and lower teeth`s biting surfaces on the same film.
See: bitewing radiograph. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
A kind of dental x-ray which is taken with the teeth bite together. The main function of this kind of x-ray is to detect cavity in between teeth and height of bone support.
Type: Term Pronunciation: bīt′wing See: bitewing radiograph
[n] - a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography
noun a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography
X-ray that shows the upper and lower teeth's biting surfaces on the same film. This x-ray shows the portion of the teeth above the gumline.
a holder for x-ray film with a projecting fin that is held between the teeth so as to show the crowns of the upper and lower teeth in one picture.