Essentials of Dental Radiography
ISBN: 9780138019396 | 0138019398
Edition: 9thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 2/3/2011
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ESSENTIALS OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY, 9/e is a clear, up-to-date, and student-friendly text that tightly links oral radiological principles with modern prac... MORE
PART I: Historical Perspective and Radiation Basics
1. History of Dental Radiography
2. Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation
3. The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions
4. Producing Quality Radiographs
PART II: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection
5. Effects of Radiat... MORE
6. Radiation Protection
PART III: Dental X-ray Image Receptors and Processing Techniques
7. Dental X-ray Film
8. Dental X-ray Film Processing
9. Digital Radiography
PART IV: Dental Radiographer Fundamentals
10. Infection Control
11. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
12. Patient Relations and Education
PART V: Intraoral Techniques
13. Intraoral Radiographic Procedures
14. The Periapical Examination-Paralleling Technique
15. The Periapical Examination-Bisecting Technique
16. The Bitewing Examination
17. The Occlusal Examination
PART VI: Radiographic Errors and Quality Assurance
18. Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs
19. Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography.
20. Safety and Environmental Responsibilities in Radiography
PART VII: Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs
21. Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation
22. Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy
23. Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy
24. The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries
25. The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases
PART VIII: Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques
26. Radiographic Techniques for Children
27. Managing Patients with Special Needs
28. Supplemental Radiographic Techniques
PART IX: Extraoral Techniques
29. Extraoral Radiography and Alternate Imaging Modalities
30. Panoramic Radiography
Answers to Study Questions
Glossary
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