Description
Book SynopsisDesigned for both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as a reference book for practicing dentists, this second edition of this invaluable text teaches the essential physics of diagnostic radiology and its application in contemporary dentistry.
- Well organized, extensively illustrated and easy to use.
- Salient clinical and radiological features are highlighted in each chapter.
- The layout and descriptive text make for an easy and quick review.
- Important technical details and indications of each imaging technique are well summarized and illustrated.
- A bonus final chapter provides case reports to help consolidate the reader’s knowledge and provide an opportunity to practice the skills they have learnt.
Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction
1. History of Dental Radiography
Section 2: Physics of Ionizing Radiation
2. Radiation Physics
3. Properties of X-rays
4. Production of X-rays
Section 3: Radiation and Health Physics
5. Radiation Biology
6. Protection from Radiation
Section 4: Imaging Principles
7. Ideal Radiographs
8. Radiographic Prescription
9. Faulty Radiographs
10. X-ray Films and Accessories
11. Processing
Section 5: Imaging Techniques
12. Intraoral Radiographic Techniques
13. Extraoral Radiographs and Other Specialized Imaging Techniques
14. Panoramic Radiography
15. Cone-beam Computed Tomography
16. Digital Radiography
Section 6: Radiographic Diagnosis of Pathology Affecting the Jaws
17. Normal Anatomy on Intraoral and Extraoral Radiographs and Basics in Interpreting Radiographs
18. Dental Caries
19. Periodontal Diseases
20. Dental Anomalies and Developmental Disturbances of the Jaws
21. Infections and Inflammatory Lesions and Systemic Diseases Affecting the Jaws
22. Cysts of Jaws
23. Benign Tumors of the Jaws
24. Malignant Diseases of the Jaws
25. Diseases of Bone Manifested in the Jaws
26. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
27. Disorders of the Maxillary Sinus
28. Soft Tissue Calcifications and Ossifications
29. Trauma to Teeth and Facial Structures
30. Salivary Gland Disorders
Section 7: Role of Maxillofacial Radiology in Specialized Dental Fields
31. Implant Radiology
32. Role of Dental Radiology in Forensic Odontology
Case Reports
Index
