Drage, Whaites

• 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 glands

  Bibliography and suggested reading

  Index

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