Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology

Table Of Contents:

Part 1 Introduction

1 The radiographic image

Part 2 Radiation physics, equipment and radiation protection

2 The production, properties and interactions of X-rays

3 Dental X-ray generating equipment

4 Image receptors

5 Imaging 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 specialized 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

Index