New edition of a well-established text that presents all of the information that a Dental Care Professional needs to know in order to safely capture high-quality clinical images. Written in a friendly, accessible manner where each page has been carefully designed to ensure clarity of understanding by the reader to ensure both exam success and confidence and safety in the clinical situation. Normal and abnormal findings are discussed and are accompanied by a range of self-assessment exercises which are found in the book and online. This title is ideal for all pre-registration students on dental hygiene and therapy courses as well as those studying for the NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography, the National Certificate in Radiography or the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Part 2 Radiation physics, equipment and radiation protection 2. The production, properties and interactions of X-rays 3. Dental X-ray generating equipment 4. Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation 5. The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical radiation protection
Part 3 Radiography 6. Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection 7. Periapical radiography 8. Bitewing radiography 9. Occlusal radiography 10. Oblique lateral radiography 11. Cephalometric radiography 12. Tomography and panoramic radiography 13. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 14. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance 15. Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines
Part 4 Radiology 16. Introduction to radiological interpretation 17. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations 18. The periapical tissues 19. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease 20. Implant assessment 21. Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws Bibliography and suggested reading Index