
Fundamentals of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Samenvatting
Fundamentals of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology provides a concise overview of the principles of dental radiology, emphasizing their application to clinical practice.
Distills foundational knowledge on oral radiology in an accessible guide
Uses a succinct, easy–to–follow approach
Focuses on practical applications for radiology information and techniques
Presents summaries of the most common osseous pathologic lesions and dental anomalies
Includes companion website with figures from the book in PowerPoint and x–ray puzzles
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>About the Companion Website</p>
<p>Part One: Fundamentals</p>
<p>A. Introduction</p>
<p>B. History</p>
<p>C. Generation of X Rays</p>
<p>D. Exposure Controls</p>
<p>E. Radiation Dosimetry</p>
<p>F. Radiation Biology</p>
<p>G. Radiation Protection</p>
<p>H. Patient Selection Criteria</p>
<p>I. Film versus Digital Imaging</p>
<p>J. What do Dental X –ray Images Reveal?</p>
<p>K. Intraoral Imaging Techniques</p>
<p>L. Intraoral Technique Errors</p>
<p>M. Extraoral Imaging Techniques</p>
<p>N. Quality Assurance</p>
<p>O. Infection Control</p>
<p>P. Occupational Radiation Exposure</p>
<p>Q. Hand ]held X –ray Systems</p>
<p>Part Two: Interpretation</p>
<p>R. Localization of Objects (SLOB Rule)</p>
<p>S. Recommendations for Interpreting Images</p>
<p>T. X –ray Puzzles: Spot the Differences</p>
<p>U. Radiographic Anatomy</p>
<p>V. Dental Caries</p>
<p>W. Dental Anomalies</p>
<p>X. Osseous Pathology (Alphabetic)</p>
<p>Y. Lagniappe (Miscellaneous Oddities)</p>
<p>Part Three: Appendices</p>
<p>Appendix 1: FDA Recommendations for Prescribing Dental X ]ray Images</p>
<p>Appendix 2: X –radiation Concerns of Patients: Question and Answer Format</p>
<p>Appendix 3: Helpful Tips for Difficult Patients</p>
<p>Appendix 4: Deficiencies of X –ray Imaging Terminology</p>
<p>Appendix 5: Tools for Differential</p>
<p>Appendix 6: Table of Radiation Units</p>
<p>Appendix 7: Table of Anatomic Landmarks</p>
<p>Appendix 8: Table of Dental Anomalies</p>
<p>Appendix 9: Table of Osseous Pathology</p>
<p>Appendix 10: Common Abbreviations and Acronyms</p>
<p>Appendix 11: Glossary of Terms</p>
<p>Suggested Reading</p>
<p>Index</p>