Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology

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