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Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology Eric Whaites

Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology By Eric Whaites

Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology by Eric Whaites


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Summary

Covers both dental radiography (producing the image) and dental radiology (interpreting the image).

Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology Summary

Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology by Eric Whaites

This is a third edition of the dominant textbook in this field, which is used in nearly all dental schools in the UK and in many other countries. It covers both radiography (producing the image) and radiology (interpreting the image) and presents the subject in an accessible format. This new edition has been revised in accordance with important new guidelines on radiation protection which came into force in January 2000.

Table of Contents

The radiographic image. The production, properties and interactions of X rays. Dose units and dosimetry. The biological effects and risks associated with X rays. X ray equipment, films and processing. Radiation protection. Dental radiography general patient considerations including control of infection. Periapical radiography. Bitewing radiography. Occlusal radiography. Oblique lateral radiography. Skull and maxillofacial radiography. Cephalometric radiography. Tomography. Dental panoramic tomography. Factors affecting the radiographic image, film faults and quality assurance. Alternative and specialized imaging modalities. Introduction to radiological interpretation. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations. The periapical tissues. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease. Implant assessment. Developmental 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. Disorders of the salivary glands and sialography.

Additional information

GOR004003858
9780443070273
044307027X
Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology by Eric Whaites
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Elsevier Health Sciences
20020214
448
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