Radiography and radiology for dental nurses
By: written and illustrated by Eric Whaites.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Edinburgh; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780702030406
Subjects: Teeth -- Radiography; Dental assistants; Radiography, Dental -- methods -- Nurses' Instruction
Genres: Nurses' Instruction.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The radiographic image; title: The production, properties and interaction of X-rays; title: Dose units of dosimetry; title: The biological effects and risks associated with X-rays; title: Dental X-ray equipment, image receptors and image processing; title: Radiation protection; title: Dental radiography: general patient considerations including control of infection; title: Periapical radiography; title: Bitewing radiography; title: Occlusal radiography; title: Oblique lateral radiography; title: Cephalometric radiography; title: Panoramic radiography (dental panoramic tomography); title: Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines; title: The quality of radiographic images; title: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT); title: Introduction to radiological interpretation; title: Dental caries and the assessment of restorations; title: The periapical tissues; title: The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease; title: Implant assessment; title: Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws.