BOOK
Radiology for the Dental Professional - E-Book
Herbert H. Frommer | Jeanine J. Stabulas-Savage
(2014)
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Abstract
A complete guide to radiology principles and techniques, Radiology for the Dental Professional, 9th Edition helps you develop imaging skills through practical application. Detailed step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper techniques; photos and illustrations improve comprehension and readability. Written by Herbert H. Frommer, DDS, and Jeanine J. Stabulas, RDH, BS, MPH, this book will help you interpret radiographs, and troubleshoot and prevent common errors. For students, it's an ideal introduction to radiology; for dental hygiene/assisting professionals, it's a great review!
- A logical organization starts with the basics and makes it easier to progress through the material.
- Procedures boxes show detailed radiography procedures with illustrations and photos to demonstrate proper techniques.
- Common Errors boxes explain mistakes in radiographic techniques and describe how they can be resolved.
- Advantages/Disadvantages boxes compare and contrast the good and bad elements of radiographic techniques.
- Detailed outlines and educational objectives at the beginning of each chapter identify the information that you are expected to learn.
- Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted upon first mention in the text.
- Expanded coverage of digital imaging techniques.
- Patient Management and Special Problems chapter improves coverage of nervous patients, patients with special needs, pediatric patients, and specific problems such as endodontic issues and third molars.
- New illustrations depict techniques and show the latest technology.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Radiology for the Dental Professional | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Preface | vii | ||
| Contents | ix | ||
| Chapter 1: Ionizing Radiation and Basic Principles of X-Ray Generation | 1 | ||
| Radiation | 2 | ||
| Electromagnetic Spectrum | 2 | ||
| History Of X-Rays | 6 | ||
| Ionization | 12 | ||
| X-Ray Production | 16 | ||
| Bremsstrahlung And Characteristic X-Rays | 17 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 19 | ||
| Chapter 2: The Dental X-Ray Machine | 21 | ||
| Electricity | 22 | ||
| Circuitry | 25 | ||
| Control Panel | 25 | ||
| X-Ray Beam | 27 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 36 | ||
| Chapter 3: Image Formation | 37 | ||
| Film Density And Contrast | 38 | ||
| Image Detail And Definition | 42 | ||
| Image Distortion And Enlargement | 48 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 51 | ||
| Chapter 4: Image Receptors | 53 | ||
| History | 54 | ||
| Film Size | 55 | ||
| Duplicating Film | 59 | ||
| Film-Screen Combination | 62 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 65 | ||
| Chapter 5: Biologic Effects of Radiation | 67 | ||
| Interaction Of X-Rays With Matter | 69 | ||
| Effects Of Ionizing Radiation | 70 | ||
| Units Of Radiation Measurement | 72 | ||
| Basic Concepts | 74 | ||
| Tissue Sensitivity | 79 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 85 | ||
| Chapter 6: Patient Protection | 87 | ||
| Patient Protection | 88 | ||
| Equipment | 89 | ||
| Technique | 95 | ||
| Clinical Judgment | 98 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 103 | ||
| Chapter 7: Operator Protection | 105 | ||
| Operator Dosage And Protection | 105 | ||
| Patient Concerns And Education | 111 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 111 | ||
| Chapter 8: Film Processing: The Darkroom | 113 | ||
| Design And Requirements Of The Darkroom | 115 | ||
| The Development Process | 123 | ||
| Time-Temperature Versus Sight Development | 128 | ||
| Extraoral And Panoramic Films | 129 | ||
| Care And Maintenance Of The Darkroom | 130 | ||
| Environmental Concerns | 132 | ||
| Automatic Processing | 133 | ||
| Duplicate Radiographs | 137 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 147 | ||
| Chapter 9: Infection Control in Dental Practice | 149 | ||
| Infection Control In Dental Practice | 150 | ||
| Sources Of Infection | 152 | ||
| Personnel | 152 | ||
| Barriers | 153 | ||
| Antibiotic Prophylaxis | 162 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 163 | ||
| Chapter 10: Intraoral Technique: The Paralleling Method | 165 | ||
| The Full-Mouth Survey | 166 | ||
| Paralleling Technique | 173 | ||
| Exposure Routine | 177 | ||
| Method | 180 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 209 | ||
| Chapter 11: Accessory Radiographic Techniques: Bisecting Technique and Occlusal Projections | 211 | ||
| Bisecting Technique | 212 | ||
| Occlusal Film Projections | 226 | ||
| Chapter 12: Panoramic Radiography | 233 | ||
| Pantomogram | 237 | ||
| Advantages And Disadvantages: Panoramic Tomography | 246 | ||
| Indications | 250 | ||
| Interpretation | 251 | ||
| Technique | 251 | ||
| Processing | 251 | ||
| Contemporary Panoramic Imaging Artifacts | 260 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 262 | ||
| Chapter 13: Extraoral Techniques | 263 | ||
| Indications | 264 | ||
| Equipment | 264 | ||
| Film-Screen Combination | 266 | ||
| Film Sensitivity And Processing | 268 | ||
| Projections | 268 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 275 | ||
| Chapter 14: Radiography of the Temporomandibular Joint | 277 | ||
| Anatomy Of The Temporomandibular Joint | 278 | ||
| Transcranial Temporomandibular Joint Projection | 279 | ||
| Submentovertex (Basilar) Projection | 280 | ||
| Panoramic Projection | 281 | ||
| Conventional Tomography | 282 | ||
| Computed Tomography | 283 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 283 | ||
| Arthrography | 284 | ||
| Chapter 15: Digital Imaging | 287 | ||
| Digital Image | 288 | ||
| Sensors | 289 | ||
| Nature Of The Image | 291 | ||
| Types Of Digital Systems | 305 | ||
| Legal Aspects | 307 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 307 | ||
| Chapter 16: Advanced Imaging Systems | 309 | ||
| Computed Tomography (CT Scanning) | 310 | ||
| Cone Beam Computed Tomography | 317 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 319 | ||
| Nuclear Medicine | 321 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 321 | ||
| Chapter 17: Quality Assurance | 323 | ||
| Chairside Technique | 324 | ||
| Darkroom | 326 | ||
| Lead Contamination | 329 | ||
| Digital Sensors | 330 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 330 | ||
| Chapter 18: Patient Management and Special Problems | 331 | ||
| Management | 332 | ||
| Patients With Disabilities And Special Needs | 334 | ||
| Pediatric Patients | 337 | ||
| Special Problems | 343 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 357 | ||
| Chapter 19: Film Mounting and Radiographic Anatomy | 359 | ||
| Descriptive Terminology | 360 | ||
| Mounts | 361 | ||
| Mounting | 362 | ||
| Procedure | 363 | ||
| Normal Radiographic Anatomy | 365 | ||
| Radiographic Tooth Anatomy | 366 | ||
| Restorations | 381 | ||
| Radiographic Anatomy For Panoramic Films | 384 | ||
| Occlusal Radiographs | 387 | ||
| Extraoral Projections | 388 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 391 | ||
| Chapter 20: Principles of Radiographic Interpretation | 393 | ||
| Differential Diagnosis | 393 | ||
| Diagnostic Questions | 394 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 400 | ||
| Chapter 21: Caries and Periodontal Disease | 401 | ||
| Caries | 402 | ||
| Periodontal Disease | 411 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 420 | ||
| Chapter 22: Pulpal and Periapical Lesions | 421 | ||
| Pulpal Lesions | 422 | ||
| Periapical Lesions | 425 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 433 | ||
| Chapter 23: Developmental Disturbances of Teeth and Bone | 435 | ||
| Tooth Development | 436 | ||
| Eruption Of Teeth | 438 | ||
| Impacted Teeth | 442 | ||
| Supernumerary Teeth (Hyperdontia) | 443 | ||
| Congenitally Missing Teeth | 444 | ||
| Malposition Of Teeth | 445 | ||
| Hypercementosis | 446 | ||
| Enamel Pearls | 446 | ||
| Fusion | 447 | ||
| Gemination | 447 | ||
| Concrescence | 447 | ||
| Dens Invaginatus | 447 | ||
| Dilaceration (S-Shaped Root) | 449 | ||
| Taurodontia | 450 | ||
| Amelogenesis Imperfecta | 450 | ||
| Dentinogenesis Imperfecta | 450 | ||
| Fissural Cysts | 452 | ||
| Cleft Palate | 452 | ||
| Dentigerous Cyst | 453 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 455 | ||
| Chapter 24: Bone and Other Lesions | 457 | ||
| Description Of Lesions | 457 | ||
| Cysts And Tumors | 458 | ||
| Metabolic Bone Lesions | 459 | ||
| Traumatic Injuries | 461 | ||
| Foreign Bodies And Root Tips | 462 | ||
| Extraction Sockets | 466 | ||
| Salivary Stones | 466 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 467 | ||
| Chapter 25: Legal Considerations | 469 | ||
| Federal And State Regulations | 470 | ||
| Licensure | 470 | ||
| Risk Management | 471 | ||
| Records | 472 | ||
| Ownership | 475 | ||
| Insurance Claims | 476 | ||
| Suggested Readings | 476 | ||
| Appendix: Common Error Summaries | 477 | ||
| Glossary | 491 | ||
| Index | 513 |