Radiography and radiology for dental care professionals

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Whaites, Eric (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh; New York : Churchill Livingstone Elsevier , 2009
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1.The radiographic image
  • The production, properties and interactions of X-rays
  • Dose units and dosimetry
  • The biological effects and risks associated with X-rays
  • Dental X-ray equipment, image receptors and image processing
  • Radiation protection
  • Dental radiography: general patient considerations including control of infection
  • Periapical radiography
  • Bitewing radiography
  • Occlusal radiography
  • Oblique lateral radiography
  • Cephalometric radiography
  • Panoramic radiography (dental panoramic tomography)
  • Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines
  • The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance
  • Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
  • Introduction to radiological interpretation
  • Dental caries and the assessment of restorations
  • The periapical tissues
  • The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease
  • Implant assessment
  • Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws