Pocket Atlas of Dental Radiology

Examination of the teeth and their supporting structures is unthinkable without the use of radiologic imaging. This book provides numerous problem-solving tips covering the basics of obtaining X-rays of the teeth, quality control, image processing, radiological anatomy, and radiological diagnosis.

Radiographic Technique, Radiographic Anatomy, Image Processing Panoramic radiography Intraoral dental radiographs Conventional skull films, and radiographic anatomy Computer tomography, radiographic anatomy Magnetic resonance imaging Determining the location of dystopic teeth and individual tooth roots Depiction of sialoliths Radiographic film, conventional processing, processing errors Radiography using digital systems Radiographic pathology Dysmorphias and regressive alterations Calcifications, concrements, ossifications Radiographic diagnosis of dental caries Radiographic diagnosis of periodontal pathology and inflammation within the jaws Diseases of the maxillary sinuses of dentogenic and rhinogenic origin TMJ disorders Jaw cysts Odontogenic tumors, hamartoma, dysplasias Non-odontogenic tumors and tumor-like lesions Traumatology of the teeth and jaws Foreign bodies and forensic significance of radiographs Acknowledgements for figures Bibliography Index