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Develop your imaging skills with Radiology for the Dental Professional, 10th Edition. With a wealth of features that underscore practical application, you will not only learn the proper step-by-step techniques for safe and effective dental imaging, but you´ll also learn how to evaluate and, if applicable, interpret the images. This full-color 10th Edition boasts new content on digital imaging, expanded information on radiation safety and infection control, plus updated new photos of the latest techniques and technology. New chapter summaries and review questions further reinforce your understanding and application skills, and feature boxes help you troubleshoot and prevent common errors. Overall, it´s the ideal radiology introduction for anyone pursuing a successful career in the dental professions!

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1 Ionizing Radiation and Basic Principles of X-Ray Generation 2 The Dental X-Ray Machine 3 Image Formation 4 Image Receptors 5 Biologic Effects of Radiation 6 Patient Protection 7 Operator Protection 8 Film Processing: The Darkroom 9 Infection Control in Dental Practice 10 Intraoral Technique: The Paralleling Method 11 Accessory Radiographic Techniques: Bisecting Technique and Occlusal Projections 12 Panoramic Radiography 13 Extraoral Techniques 14 Radiography of the Temporomandibular Joint 15 Digital Imaging 16 Advanced Imaging Systems 17 Quality Assurance 18 Patient Management and Special Problems 19 Film Mounting and Radiographic Anatomy 20 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation 21 Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease 22 Pulpal and Periapical Lesions 23 Developmental Disturbances of Teeth and Bone 24 Bone and Other Lesions 25 Legal Considerations

Appendix: Common Error Summaries

Glossary

Index

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