Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 4th Edition

• New and updated online self-assessment questions and answers
• New sections on normal anatomy for occlusal, periapical and panoramic radiographs
• Updated sections on caries and periodontal disease
• Presented in full colour to aid navigation and visual understanding of the subject area
• Clear and accessible approach to the subject makes learning and understanding especially easy
• More than 600 tables and illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Written by two nationally and internationally known and respected experts in the field of dental radiography and radiology

Part 1 Introduction

1 The radiographic Image

2 The production, properties and interactions of X-rays

3 Dental X-ray generating equipment

4 Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation

5 The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical radiation protection

6 Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection

7 Periapical radiography

8 Bitewing radiography

9 Occlusal radiography

10 Oblique lateral radiography

11 Cephalometric radiography

12 Tomography and panoramic radiography

13 Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)

14 The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance

15 Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines

16 Introduction to radiological interpretation

17 Dental caries and the assessment of restorations

18 The periapical tissues

19 The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease

20 Implant assessment

21 Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws

Bibliography and suggested reading

Index