What radiographic series is appropriate for a new patient, or one who has not received dental care in approximately 10 years?

For a new patient, or one with a substantial gap in dental care (such as 10 years), a comprehensive full mouth series (or an equivalent combination such as panoramic plus selected periapicals/bitewings per ADA imaging guidelines) is appropriate for thorough initial assessment of dental and periodontal status, rather than relying on more limited imaging alone.