Essentials of dental radiography and radiology /
The fourth edition of 'Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology' reflects new legislation and guidance on the use of ionising radiation in the UK. Heavily illustrated, it is both a practical text and a comprehensive teaching manual.
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| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh ; New York :
Churchill Livingstone,
2007.
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| Edition: | 4th ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- pt. 1. Introduction. 1. The radiographic image
- pt. 2. Radiation physics and equipment. 2. The production, properties and interaction of X-rays
- 3. Dose units and dosimetry
- 4. The biological effects and risks associated with X-Rays
- 5. Dental X-ray generating equipment
- 6. Image receptors
- 7. Image processing
- pt. 3. Radiation protection. 8. Radiation protection and legislation
- pt. 4. Radiography. 9. Dental radiography
- general patient considerations including control of infection
- 10. Periapical radiography
- 11. Bitewing radiography
- 12. Occlusal radiography
- 13. Oblique lateral radiography
- 14. Skull and maxillofacial radiography
- 15. Cephalometric radiography
- 16. Tomography
- 17. Panoramic radiography (dental panoramic tomography)
- 18. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance
- 19. Alternative and specialized imaging modalities
- pt. 5. Radiology. 20. Introduction to radiological interpretation
- 21. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations
- 22. The periapical tissues
- 23. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease
- 24. Implant assessment
- 25. Development abnormalities
- 26. Radiological differential diagnosis
- describing a lesion
- 27. Differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions of the jaws
- 28. Differential diagnosis of lesions of variable radiopacity in the jaws
- 29. The maxillary antra
- 30. Trauma to the teeth and facial skeleton
- 31. The temporomandibular joint
- 32. Bone diseases of radiological importance
- 33. The salivary glands.