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Second 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
The second edition of this successful textbook offers support for learners and continues to provide a significant reference text suitable
for all Dental Care Professionals. Offering a clear, easy-to-follow, comprehensive account of all aspects of dental radiography essential
to this group of professionals, this book is an important resource that renders it essential reading, particularly for those undertaking
examinations in Dental Radiography.
Audience
Dental nurses and other Professions Complementary to Dentistry
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 and image processing
PART 3 RADIATION PROTECTION
Radiation protection
PART 4 RADIOGRAPHY
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)
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
Atlas of diseases
and abnormalities affecting the jaws
Bibliography and suggested reading.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 288 pages, publication date: OCT-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-3040-6
ISBN-10: 0-7020-3040-6
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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