Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (eBook)

David MacDonald, BDS, BSc(Hons.), LLB(Hons.), MSc, DDS(Edin.), DDRRCR, FDSRCPS, FRCD(C) is Associate Professor and Chairman of the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of British Columbia. He has held previous appointments at the universities of Edinburgh, Bergen, and Hong Kong and has published extensive on topics of the radiological aspects of the epidemiology of disease affecting the face and jaws. These publications include a wide range of lesions affecting the face and jaws of the hitherto underdocumented Hong Kong Chinese, an important world community, representing a large part of the Chinese diaspora.

Author and contributors ix

Preface xi

Part 1 Introduction 3

Chapter 1 Basics of radiological diagnosis 5
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Chapter 2 Viewing conditions 37
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Chapter 3 Physiological phenomena and radiological interpretation 44
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Part 2 Advanced imaging modalities 47

Chapter 4 Helical computed tomography 49
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Chapter 5 Cone-beam computed tomography 59
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Chapter 6 Magnetic resonance imaging 67
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Chapter 7 Positron emission tomography 84
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Chapter 8 Basics of ultrasound 88
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Part 3 Radiological pathology of the jaws 91

Chapter 9 Radiolucencies 93
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Chapter 10 Radiopacities 151
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Chapter 11 Maxillary antrum 195
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Chapter 12 Temporomandibular joint 225
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Chapter 13 Imaging of the salivary glands 233
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Chapter 14 Fractures of the face and jaws 244
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Chapter 15 Osseointegrated implants 249
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Part 4 Radiological pathology of the extragnathic head and neck regions 267

Chapter 16 Introduction 269
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Chapter 17 Benign lesions 278
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Chapter 18 Malignant lesions 304
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Index 341

"Therefore, this textbook would seem best utilized as areference by those who routinely practice interpretive anddiagnostic oral maxillofacial radiology, or by clinicians whopractice in medical environments where advanced imaging isemployed." (Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 1August 2012)

"For those (readers) who already have fundamentalradiological knowledge, the book is a fresh innovation withevidence-based radiological explanation of diseases with emphasison advanced diagnostic methods." (Danish DentalAssociation, 1 December 2012)

"The superb image quality and succinct text make it easyto recommend to dental practitioners, maxillofacial specialists andresidents embarking on their careers." (Int. J. OralMaxillofac. Surg, 2012)

"Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: A diagnostic approach (authorDavid MacDonald, Wiley Blackwell, 2011) offers a wealth ofinformation in two clearly delimited, easily accessible dimensions... The book is soundly sequenced from the initial concepts to themore complex ideas and techniques. Opening with Part 1, whichcreates a roadmap to the subject, this guided tour is rich indescriptions of diagnostic and management strategies." (IndianaUniversity School of Dentistry, 2011)