Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide to dental radiology for trainees in dentistry.
Beginning with an overview of the history of radiation, radiation physics and the basics of dental radiography, the next chapters discuss many different types of radiograph – intraoral, extraoral, panoramic and so on.
The following sections explain radiographic features of numerous dental diseases and disorders, guiding trainees towards accurate diagnosis and treatment.
The third edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to provide the latest advances and techniques in the field.
Clinical photographs and diagrams, many new to this edition, further enhance the comprehensive text.
Key points
- Comprehensive guide to dental radiology for trainees in dentistry
- Fully revised, third edition providing latest advances and techniques
- Covers radiographic features of many different disorders to assist accurate diagnosis
- Previous edition (9789350250792) published in 2011
Table of Contents
- History of Radiation
- Radiation Physics
- Radiation Biology, Hazards of Radiation and Radiation Protections
- Films Used in Dental Radiography
- Grids, Intensifying Screens, and Cassettes
- Processing of the X-ray Films
- Dental X-ray Image Characteristics
- Causes of Faulty Radiographs
- Intraoral Radiographic Techniques and Indications for Intraoral Radiographs
- Normal Anatomic Landmarks
- Extraoral Radiography
- Panoramic Radiography
- Localization Technique
- Specialized Radiographs in Dental Radiology
- Radiographic Features of Dental Caries
- Radiographic Features of Periodontal Disease
- Radiographic Features of Traumatic Injuries: Fracture of the Teeth and Jaws
- Inflammation and Infections of the Jaws
- Cysts of the Jaws
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Benign and Malignant Nonodontogenic Tumors of the Jaws
- Fibro-Osseous Lesions
- Radiographic Features of Systemic Diseases
- Pathologic Soft Tissue Calcification
- Radiographic Features of Diseases of the Maxillary Sinus
- Radiographic Features of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Infection Control in Dental Radiography
- Radiographic Differential Diagnosis
Further Reading
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