Essentials of Dental Radiography

PART I: Historical Perspective and Radiation Basics

1. Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

2. The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions

3. Producing Quality Radiographs

 

PART II: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection

4. Effects of Radiation Exposure

5. Radiation Protection

 

PART III: Dental X-ray Image Receptors and Processing Techniques

6. Dental X-ray Film

7. Dental X-ray Film Processing

8. Digital Radiography

 

PART IV: Dental Radiographer Fundamentals

9. Infection Control

10. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

11. Patient Relations and Education

 

PART V: Intraoral Techniques

12. Intraoral Radiographic Procedures

13. The Periapical Examination-Paralleling Technique

14. The Periapical Examination-Bisecting Technique

15. The Bitewing Examination

16. The Occlusal Examination

 

PART VI: Radiographic Errors and Quality Assurance

17. Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

18. Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography.

19. Safety and Environmental Responsibilities in Radiography

 

PART VII: Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs

20. Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation

21. Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy

22. Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy

23. The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

24. The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

 

PART VIII: Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques

25. Radiographic Techniques for Children

26. Managing Patients with Special Needs

27. Supplemental Radiographic Techniques

 

PART IX: Extraoral Techniques

28. Extraoral Radiography and Alternate Imaging Modalities

20. Panoramic Radiography

 

Answers to Study Questions

Glossary

Index