Essentials of Dental Radiography

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 Radiation Exposure

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

Index