Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 5th Edition

• Provides a comprehensive account of the radiology and radiography topics usually examined at undergraduate and postgraduate level

 

• Clear and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy

 

 

• More than 1100 illustrations - many of them updated - present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an accessible manner

 

 

• Contains recent classifications and advanced imaging modalities including cone beam CT imaging techniques

 

• An online, regularly updated, summary of the current UK ionising radiation legislation and guidance on good practice for all dental practitioners as well as a summary of the latest UK guidance in relation to the use of Cone Beam CT (CBCT) equipment

 

• An all new online self assessment questions and answers module. Questions have been specially prepared for each of the 32 Chapters to enable students to assess their own knowledge and understanding as they prepare for examinations. These include a mixture of single best answer and multiple correct answer questions, drag and drop identification of radiological anatomy as well as new examples of various pathological conditions to enable practice of diagnostic skills.

 

 

• Includes a new chapter on cone beam technology and numerous examples of advanced imaging throughout the book

 

PART 1 INTRODUCTION

1. The radiographic image

PART 2 RADIATION PHYSICS, EQUIPMENT AND RADIATION PROTECTION

2. The production, properties and interaction of X-rays

3. Dental X-ray generating equipment

4. Image receptors

5. Image processing

6. Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation

7. The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical

radiation protection

PART 3 RADIOGRAPHY

8. Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection

9. Periapical radiography

10. Bitewing radiography

11. Occlusal radiography

12. Oblique lateral radiography

13. Skull and maxillofacial radiography

14. Cephalometric radiography

15. Tomography and panoramic radiography

16. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)

17. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance

18. Alternative and specialised imaging modalities

PART 4 RADIOLOGY

19. Introduction to radiological interpretation

20. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations

21. The periapical tissues

22. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease

23. Implant assessment

24. Developmental abnormalities

25. Radiological differential diagnosis - describing a lesion

26. Differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions of the jaws

27. Differential diagnosis of lesions of variable radiopacity in the jaws

28. Bone diseases of radiological importance

29. Trauma to the teeth and facial skeleton

30. The temporomandibular joint

31. The maxillary antra

32. The salivary glands

Bibliography and suggested reading