Full Description
Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries presents the basic principles of clinical radiology for students in dental hygiene and dental assisting programs. This well-established, comprehensive textbook also provides a good review for the interpretation of radiographs and trouble-shooting errors for practicing hygienists and assistants. Topics include: basic x-ray generation, image formation, film mounting, biologic effects of radiation, lesions, infection control, film processing and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral techniques, panoramic radiography, patient management, and legal considerations.
Contents
Ionizing radiation and basic principles of X-ray generation Image formation Image receptors Biologic effects of radiation Radiation protection Film processingthe darkroom Infection control Intraoral technique: the paralleling method Accessory radiographic techniques: bisecting technique, occlusal projections Panoramic radiography Extraoral radiographic techniques Digital radiography Newer imaging systems Patient management and special problems Film mounting and radiographic anatomy Radiographic interpretation: caries and periodontal disease Pulpal and periapical lesions Developmental disturbances of teeth and bone Bone and other lesions Legal considerations
