White and Pharoah’s Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation, 8e

 Written specifically for dentists, White and Pharoah’s Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation 8th Edition incorporates over 1,500 high-quality radiographic images and illustrations to demonstrate core concepts and essential principles and techniques of oral and maxillofacial radiology. The new edition of this bestselling book delivers with state-of-the-art information on oral radiology principles and techniques, and image interpretation. Dental student will gain a solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, and radiation safety and protection before introducing including specialized techniques such as MRI and CT. As well, students will learn how to recognize the key radiographic features of pathologic conditions and interpret radiographs accurately. The 8th edition also includes new chapters on Radiologic Anatomy, Beyond 3D Imaging, and Diseases Affecting the Structure of Bone. A practical guide to using today’s technology, this unique text helps your students provide state-of-the-art care!

Features:

•             Over 1,500 high quality dental radiographs, full color photos, and illustrations clearly demonstrate core concepts and reinforce the essential principles and techniques of oral and maxillofacial radiology.

•             Updated Extensive coverage of all aspects of oral and maxillofacial radiology includes the entire predoctoral curriculum.

•             A wide array of radiographic images including advanced imaging such as MRI and CT.

•             An easy-to-follow format simplifies the key radiographic features of each pathologic condition, including location, periphery, shape, internal structure, and effects on surrounding structures - placed in context with clinical features, differential diagnosis, and management.

•             Expert contributors include many authors with worldwide reputations.

•             Case studies apply imaging concepts to real-world scenarios.

New To This Edition:

•             NEW! New editors Sanjay Mallya and Ernest Lam along with new contributors bring a fresh perspective on oral radiology.

•             NEW! Chapter! Beyond 3D Imaging introduces applications of 3D imaging such as stereolithic models.

•             NEW! Chapter Radiological Anatomy includes all radiological anatomy content allowing you to better visualize and understand normal appearances of structures on conventional and contemporary imaging, side-by-side.

•             NEW! Coverage of Diseases Affecting the Structure of Bone consolidated into one chapter to simplify foundational basic science information and its applications to radiologic interpretation.

Table Of Contents:

Part I: Foundations

1. Physics

2. Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation  

3. Safety and Protection

Part II: Imaging

4. Digital Imaging

5. Film Imaging

6. Projection Geometry

7. Intraoral Projections

8. Cephalometric and Skull Imaging 

9. Panoramic Imaging  

10. Cone Beam Computed Tomography: Volume Acquisition 

11. Cone Beam Computed Tomography: Volume Preparation

12. Radiologic Anatomy    

13. Other Imaging Modalities

14. Beyond Three-Dimensional Imaging

15.  Dental Implants    

16.  Quality Assurance and Infection Control

17.  Prescribing Diagnostic Imaging

Part III: Interpretation

18. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation  

19. Dental Caries  

20. Periodontal Diseases

21. Dental Anomalies

22. Inflammatory Disease

23. Cysts  

24. Benign Tumors and Neoplasms 

25. Diseases Affecting the Structure of Bone

26. Malignant  Neoplasms

27. Trauma 

28. Paranasal Sinus Diseases

29. Craniofacial Anomalies

30. Temporomandibular Joint Abnormalities

31. Soft Tissue Calcifications and Ossifications

32. Salivary Gland Diseases

Part IV : Other Applications

33. Forensics