Bitewing films are not taken on which type of individuals?

Bitewing films are primarily designed to capture the crowns of the upper and lower teeth, as well as the bone levels supporting those teeth. These images are especially useful for detecting interproximal cavities and assessing periodontal health.

In the case of edentulous individuals, the absence of teeth means that there are no crowns to visualize, thus rendering bitewing films unnecessary and ineffective. Since the primary purpose of bitewing films is to examine the dental structures that are not present in edentulous patients, this makes them unsuitable for this group.

Children and people with braces still have teeth present that can be evaluated using bitewing films, making those options valid for the procedure. Therefore, the accurate selection identifies the specific group for whom bitewing films are not appropriate.