Evolve Resources for Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals, 4th Edition

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 Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation

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

Part 3 Radiography

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

Part 4 Radiology

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

Eric Whaites, MSc BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Edin) FDSRCS(Eng) FRCR DDRRCR, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, Head of the Unit of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiological Imaging, King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, UK and Nicholas Drage, BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Eng) FDSRCPS(Glas) DDRRCR, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK