Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Basic Principles and Interpretation

Description

Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology is a practical, illustrated guide to the basic principles and interpretation of imaging of the mouth and jaw, written by Kamala G Pillai from the School of Dentistry at the University of Louisville, in the United States.

The book is comprised of 32 chapters, covering a broad range of topics within radiology. The first nine chapters of the book focus on the basics of radiology, including the nature and characteristics of radiation, the production and properties of X-rays, and radiation biology. The middle section of the book presents different types of radiography, followed by instruction on procedures of radiographic interpretation. Subsequent chapters focus on the identification of specific conditions using radiography.

The final chapter of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology provides important concepts at a glance, with definitions and a glossary. Enhanced by over 540 images and illustrations, this book is an ideal resource for undergraduates in dentistry.

Key Points

• Practical illustrated guide to imaging of the mouth and jaw
• Written by Kamala G Pillai based at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, USA
• Presents a broad range of oral and maxillofacial conditions as identified by radiography
• Over 540 illustrations and images

Contents

1. Introduction 1
2. Nature and Characteristics of Radiation 3
3. Electromagnetic Radiation and Spectrum 9
4. Discovery, Production and Properties of X-rays 15
5. Interaction of X-rays with Matter 33
6. Radiation Biology 38
7. Sources of Radiation and Radiation Protection 49
8. Radiographic Film and Its Properties 53
9. Infection Control in Dental Radiography 63
10. Intraoral Radiography 70
11. Extraoral Radiography 93
12. Panoramic Radiography 108
13. Processing and Mounting of Radiographic Films 117
14. Radiographic Errors 132
15. Procedures of Radiographic Interpretation 145
16. Normal Anatomical Landmarks 154
17. Pathologic Calcification and Ossification of Soft Tissues 177
18. Trauma to the Teeth and Facial Structures 189
19. Developmental Anomalies of Teeth 201
20. Periodontal Diseases 234
21. Dental Caries 250
22. Inflammatory Lesions of the Jaws 267
23. Cysts and Cyst-like Lesions of the Jaw 287
24. Osteomyelitis 314
25. Benign Tumors of the Jaw 328
26. Malignant Diseases Affecting the Jaws 365
27. Fibro-osseous Lesions of the Jaws 392
28. Systemic Diseases Manifested in the Jaws 413
29. Localization Techniques 421
30. Imaging of Salivary Glands 425
31. Specialized Imaging 429
32. Important Concepts at a Glance, Definitions and Glossary 434
Index

Author

Kamala G Pillai
Adjunct Faculty, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA