Textbook of Oral Radiology

Section I: Basic Radiology

1. History of radiology

2. Physics of Radiation

3. X-ray machine and darkroom

4. X-rays

5. Units of measurement and Dosimetry

6. Radiation Hazards

7. Radiation protection

8. Principle of Projection

Section II: Imaging Principles

9. X-rays films, intensifying screen and cassette

10. Image characteristics

11. Processing of film and image formation

12. Infection control in dental radiography

13. Patient management in dental radiography

Section III: Intraoral Techniques

14. Intraoral radiography: general consideration

15. Bisecting line angle technique

16. Parallel line angle technique

17. Bitewing radiography

18. Occlusal radiography

19. Specialized intraoral techniques

Section IV: Radiographic Interpretation

20. Normal radiographic anatomy

21. Principle of radiographic interpretation

22. Quality control in dental radiography

23. Undiagnostic Radiography

Section V: Extraoral Techniques

24. Lateral oblique view

25. Skull radiography

26. Cephalometrics

Section VI: Specialized Techniques

27. OPG

28. Computed tomography

29. Magnetic resonance imaging

30. Digital radiography

31. CBCT

32. Ultrasonography

33. Nuclear Medicine

34. THERMOGRAPHY

35. Positron emission tomography and Fusion Imaging

36. Image Guided Therapy

37. Outdated Specialized Techniques

Section VII: Radiology of Specific Systems

38. Contrast agents

39. Imaging of Temporomandibular Joint

40. Arthrography and Arthroscopy of TMJ

41. Salivary Gland Imaging

Section VIII: Radiographic Diagnosis of Lesions

42. Teeth Anomalies

43. Periodontal Imaging and Diseases

44. Radiological Aspects of Inflammatory Lesions

45. Dental Caries

46. Cysts of the Jaw

47. Tumours of Jaw

48. Developmental Defects of Craniofacial Region

49. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

50. Disorders of Paranasal Sinus

51. Salivary Gland Disorders

52. Diseases of Bone Manifested in Jaw

53. Systemic Diseases Manifested in Jaw

54. Traumatic Injuries to Maxillofacial Region

55. Soft Tissue Calcification

56. Dental Implantology

57. Forensic Radiology

Section IX: Appendices

Appendix A. Pathogenesis of Radiological Appearances in Orofacial Lesions

Appendix B. Radiological Differential Diagnosis of Lesion

Appendix C. Periosteal Bone Reactions and its Diagnostic Significance

Appendix D. Lamina Dura in Health and Disease

Appendix E. Glossary

Appendix F. Quick Review