Offering a clear, well-illustrated overview of all major imaging topics in dentistry, Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition, provides key information for dental undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and general dental practitioners. Now fully up to date, this popular text uses an easy-to-understand approach that simplifies complex concepts and makes learning easier and more enjoyable. More than 1,100 illustrations—many new to this edition—present clinical, diagnostic, and practical information in an accessible manner, and clearly demonstrate why dental imaging is essential for diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the teeth and jaws.
Uses a full-colour design to aid navigation and visual understanding, with extensive examples of conventional radiographs, cone beam computed tomography images, and images from other advanced imaging techniques
Offers self-assessment questions and answers with feedback at the end of each chapter, allowing students to easily track their progress and understanding
Written by two respected experts in the field of dental and maxillofacial imaging who provide a comprehensive account of the radiography and radiology and topics examined at dental undergraduate and postgraduate level
An ideal resource for those undertaking undergraduate or specialist examinations in the subject or for general dental practitioners wishing to stay up to date
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows access to all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
PART I Introduction 1 The Radiographic Image PART II 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 Image Processing 6 Radiation Dose, Dosimetry and Dose Limitation 7 The Biological Effects Associated With X-rays, Risk and Practical Radiation Protection PART III 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 17 The Quality of Radiographic Images and Quality Assurance 18 Alternative and Specialised Imaging Modalities PART IV Radiology 19 Introduction to Radiological Interpretation 20 Dental Caries and the Assessment of Restorations 21 The Periapical Tissues 22 The Periodontal Tissues and Periodontal Diseases 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
Nicholas Drage, BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), FDS RCPSG, DDR RCR, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK and Simon J. Haworth, PhD, BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed), DDMFR RCR, Clinical Lecturer, Bristol Dental School, UK
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