Contents
Part 1 Introduction
1. The radiographic image
Part 2 Radiation physics, equipment and radiation protection
2. The production, properties and interactions of X-rays
3. Dental X-ray generating equipment
4. Image receptors
5. Imaging processing
6. Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation
7. The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical radiation protection
Part 3 Radiography
8. Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection
9. Periapical radiography
10. Bitewing radiography
11. Occlusal radiography
12. Oblique lateral radiography
13. Skull and maxillofacial radiography
14. Cephalometric radiography
15. Tomography and panoramic radiography
16. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
17. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance
18. Alternative and specialized imaging modalities
Part 4 Radiology
19. Introduction to radiological interpretation
20. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations
21. The periapical tissues
22. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease
23. Implant assessment
24. Developmental abnormalities
25. Radiological differential diagnosis - describing a lesion
26. Differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions of the jaws
27. Differential diagnosis of lesions of variable radiopacity in the jaws
28. Bone diseases of radiological importance
29. Trauma to the teeth and facial skeleton
30. The temporomandibular joint
31. The maxillary antra
32. The salivary gland
