Essentials of Dental Radiography

by Johnson, Orlen; Thomson, Evelyn

• ISBN13: 9780131710085
• ISBN10: 0131710087
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This balanced text with a straight forward, clear link between theory and practice provides in depth, comprehensive information that is appropriate for an introductory course without overwhelming the student with unessential details. It prepares students for the board and licensing examinations and at the same time gives them the practical knowledge they need with case studies, procedure boxes and suggested lab activities that prepare students to apply theory to clinical practice and patient management. True to its title, this book speaks to both the dental assisting and dental hygiene student.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Reviewers	xi
PART I: History and Radiation Basics	1	(48)
History of Dental Radiography	1	(8)
Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation	9	(12)
The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions	21	(14)
Producing Quality Radiographs	35	(14)
PART II: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection	49	(28)
Effects of Radiation Exposure	49	(10)
Radiation Protection	59	(18)
PART III: Dental X-ray Film and Processing Techniques	77	(26)
Dental X-ray Film	77	(10)
Dental X-ray Film Processing	87	(16)
PART IV: Dental Radiographer Fundamentals	103	(34)
Infection Control	103	(16)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities	119	(8)
Patient Relations and Education	127	(10)
PART V: Intraoral Techniques	137	(78)
Intraoral Radiographic Procedures	137	(12)
The Periapical Examination	149	(32)
The Bitewing Examination	181	(20)
The Occlusal Examination	201	(14)
PART VI: Radiographic Errors and Quality Assurance	215	(24)
Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs	215	(14)
Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography	229	(10)
PART VII: Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs	239	(70)
Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation	239	(10)
Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy	249	(18)
Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy	267	(16)
The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries	283	(12)
The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases	295	(14)
PART VIII: Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques	309	(58)
Radiographic Techniques for Children	309	(16)
Managing Patients with Special Needs	325	(10)
Supplemental Radiographic Techniques	335	(14)
Digital Radiography	349	(18)
PART IX: Extraoral Techniques	367	(42)
Extraoral Radiography	367	(16)
Panoramic Radiography	383	(26)
Answers to Study Questions	409	(2)
Glossary	411	(16)
Index	427