Main description:

This book is a practical guide to dental radiology for trainees in dentistry.

Beginning with an overview of the history of radiation, radiation physics and the basics of dental radiography, the next chapters discuss many different types of radiograph - intraoral, extraoral, panoramic and so on.

The following sections explain radiographic features of numerous dental diseases and disorders, guiding trainees towards accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The third edition of this textbook has been fully revised and updated to provide the latest advances and techniques in the field.

Clinical photographs and diagrams, many new to this edition, further enhance the comprehensive text.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to dental radiology for trainees in dentistry
Fully revised, third edition providing latest advances and techniques
Covers radiographic features of many different disorders to assist accurate diagnosis
Previous edition (9789350250792) published in 2011

Contents:

History of Radiation
Radiation Physics
Radiation Biology, Hazards of Radiation and Radiation Protections
Films Used in Dental Radiography
Grids, Intensifying Screens, and Cassettes
Processing of the X-ray Films
Dental X-ray Image Characteristics
Causes of Faulty Radiographs
Intraoral Radiographic Techniques and Indications for Intraoral Radiographs
Normal Anatomic Landmarks
Extraoral Radiography
Panoramic Radiography
Localization Technique
Specialized Radiographs in Dental Radiology
Radiographic Features of Dental Caries
Radiographic Features of Periodontal Disease
Radiographic Features of Traumatic Injuries: Fracture of the Teeth and Jaws
Inflammation and Infections of the Jaws
Cysts of the Jaws
Odontogenic Tumors
Benign and Malignant Nonodontogenic Tumors of the Jaws
Fibro-Osseous Lesions
Radiographic Features of Systemic Diseases
Pathologic Soft Tissue Calcification
Radiographic Features of Diseases of the Maxillary Sinus
Radiographic Features of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Infection Control in Dental Radiography
Radiographic Differential Diagnosis

Further Reading

Index