Description
Offering a clear, well-illustrated overview of all major imaging topics in dentistry, Whaites' Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition, provides key information for dental undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and general dental practitioners. Now fully up to date, this popular text uses an easy-to-understand approach that simplifies complex concepts and makes learning easier and more enjoyable. More than 1,100 illustrations—many new to this edition—present clinical, diagnostic, and practical information in an accessible manner, and clearly demonstrate why dental imaging is essential for diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the teeth and jaws.- Uses a full-colour design to aid navigation and visual understanding, with extensive examples of conventional radiographs, cone beam computed tomography images, and images from other advanced imaging techniques- Offers self-assessment questions and answers with feedback at the end of each chapter, allowing you to easily track your progress and understanding- Written by two respected experts in the field of dental and maxillofacial imaging who provide a comprehensive account of the radiography and radiology and topics examined at dental undergraduate and postgraduate level- An ideal resource for those undertaking undergraduate or specialist examinations in the subject or for general dental practitioners wishing to stay up to date
Table of Contents
PART I Introduction1. The Radiographic ImagePART II Radiation Physics, Equipment and Radiation Protection2. The Production, Properties and Interactions of X-Rays3. Dental X-ray–Generating Equipment4. Image Receptors5. Image Processing6. Radiation Dose, Dosimetry and Dose Limitation7. The Biological Effects Associated With X-rays, Risk and Practical Radiation ProtectionPART III Radiography8. Dental Radiography – General Patient Considerations Including Control of Infection9. Periapical Radiography10. Bitewing Radiography11. Occlusal Radiography12. Oblique Lateral Radiography13. Skull and Maxillofacial Radiography14. Cephalometric Radiography15. Tomography and Panoramic Radiography16. Cone Beam Computed Tomography17. The Quality of Radiographic Images and Quality Assurance18. Alternative and Specialised Imaging ModalitiesPART IV Radiology19. Introduction to Radiological Interpretation20. Dental Caries and the Assessment of Restorations21. The Periapical Tissues22. The Periodontal Tissues and Periodontal Diseases23. Implant Assessment24. Developmental Abnormalities25. Radiological Differential Diagnosis – Describing a Lesion26. Differential Diagnosis of Radiolucent Lesions of the Jaws27. Differential Diagnosis of Lesions of Variable Radiopacity in the Jaws28. Bone Diseases of Radiological Importance29. Trauma to the Teeth and Facial Skeleton30. The Temporomandibular Joint31. The Maxillary Antra32. The Salivary Glands
