Main description:

This book is designed as textbook on dental radiography for dental care professionals. It provides clear guidance on carrying out the main radiographic procedures. Each chapter provides the opportunity for self-assessment review as well as indications of further reading.

Contents:

SECTION 1: BASIC X-RAY SCIENCE Chapter 1: What are x-rays? Chapter 2: How are x-rays produced? Chapter 3: How do x-rays interact with matter? SECTION 2: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING Chapter 4: The shadow picture Chapter 5: Capturing the image: film Chapter 6: Capturing the image: cassettes Chapter 7: Capturing the image: digital image receptors SECTION 3: RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES Chapter 8: Bitewing radiography Chapter 9: Periapical radiography Chapter 10: Panoramic radiography Chapter 11: Other techniques SECTION 4: RADIATION RISKS Chapter 12: X-rays and living tissues Chapter 13: Doses and risks SECTION 5: RADIATION PROTECTION Chapter 14: The law Chapter 15: Justification and referral criteria Chapter 16: Equipment and materials Chapter 17: Quality Assurance Chapter 18: Staff protection