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Fourth Edition
By
Eric Whaites, MSc, BDS(Hons), FDSRCS(Edin), FDSRCS(Eng), FRCR, DDRRCR, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Dental Radiology, Head of the Department
of Dental Radiological Imaging, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's, King's College and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK
Description
This is the 4th edition of this classic textbook, which is used in nearly all dental schools in the UK and in many other countries. The
book covers both radiography (producing the image) and radiology (interpreting the image) and presents the subjects in an accessible
format. This new edition has been revised with all new line drawings.
Contents
Part 1 Introduction. The Radiographic Image.
Part 2 Radiation Physics and Equipment. The production, properties and interaction
of X-rays. Dose units and dosimetry. The biological effects and risks associated with X-Rays. Dental X-ray generating equipment.
Image receptors. Image processing.
Part 3 Radiation protection. Radiation protection and legislation.
Part 4 Radiography.
Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection. Periapical radiography. Bitwing radiography.
Occlusal radiography. Oblique lateral radiography. Skull and maxillofacial radiography. Cephalometric radiography. Tomography. Panoramic
radiography (dental panoramic tomography). The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance. Alternative and specialised imaging
modalities.
Part 5 Radiology. Introduction to radiological interpretation. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations.
The periapical tissues. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease. Implant assessment. Development abnormalities. Radiological
differential diagnosis - describing a lesion. Differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions of the jaws. Differential diagnosis of
lesions of variable radiopacity in the jaws. The maxillary antra. Trauma to the teeth and facial skeleton. The temporomandibular joint.
Bone diseases of radiological importance. The salivary glands.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 488 pages, publication date: DEC-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-10168-7
ISBN-10: 0-443-10168-X
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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