Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques

by Joen Iannucci DDS, MS, Laura Jansen Howerton RDH, MS

Overview

Master the skills required for safe, effective dental imaging! Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in the radiation and technique basics that dental assistants and dental hygienists need to know. Clear, comprehensive coverage includes detailed, step-by-step procedures, illustrations of oral anatomy and photos of new equipment, digital and three-dimensional imaging, a guide to image interpretation, and National Board Dental Hygiene Examination-style case scenarios. Written by noted educators Joen M. Iannucci and Laura Jansen Howerton, Elsevier's bestselling text on dental radiography prepares you for success in the classroom, on your CDA or NBDHE exam, and in clinical practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323695503
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	12/03/2021
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	437,399
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Haring, Joen Iannucci, DDS, MS (Ohio State Univ); Jansen, Laura, RDH, MS (Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Table of Contents

Part 1: Radiation Basics

Chapter 1: Radiation History..... 3

Chapter 2: Radiation Physics..... 11

Chapter 3: Radiation Characteristics..... 35

Chapter 4: Radiation Biology..... 47

Chapter 5: Radiation Protection..... 63

Part 2: Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics

Chapter 6: Dental X-ray Equipment..... 81

Chapter 7: Dental X-ray Film..... 91

Chapter 8: Dental X-ray Image Characteristics..... 108

Chapter 9: Dental X-ray Film Processing..... 123

Chapter 10: Quality Assurance in the Dental Office..... 154

Part 3: Dental Radiographer Basics

Chapter 11: Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer..... 169

Chapter 12: Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer..... 174

Chapter 13: Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer..... 180

Chapter 14: Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer..... 187

Chapter 15: Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer..... 194

Part 4: Technique Basics

Chapter 16: Introduction to Radiographic Examinations..... 211

Chapter 17: Paralleling Technique..... 216

Chapter 18: Bisecting Technique..... 253

Chapter 19: Bite-Wing Technique..... 288

Chapter 20: Exposure and Technique Errors..... 308

Chapter 21: Occlusal and Localization Techniques..... 324

Chapter 22: Panoramic Radiography..... 342

Chapter 23: Extraoral Radiography..... 363

Chapter 24: Digital Radiography..... 384

Chapter 25: Radiography of Patients with Special Needs..... 397

Part 5: Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting Basics

Chapter 26: Normal Anatomy - Intraoral Films..... 411

Chapter 27: Film Mounting and Film Viewing..... 440

Chapter 28: Normal Anatomy - Panoramic Films..... 455

Part 6: Radiographic Interpretation Basics

Chapter 29: Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation..... 471

Chapter 30: Interpretation of Dental Caries..... 475

Chapter 31: Interpretation of Periodontal Disease..... 487

Chapter 32: Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions..... 502

Self-Study Examination Questions..... 516

Glossary..... 531

Answers to Quiz Questions..... 549

Index..... 557

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From the Publisher

The essential principles of dental radiography - plus complete technical instruction - all in a reader-friendly format

Editorial Reviews

5 Stars! from Doody

This book contains a complete course in dental x-ray technique and theory. It is intended to teach radiographic technique and theory to dental hygiene students. This book is intended for first and second-year dental hygiene students as well as a refresher course for practicing dental hygienists. The illustrations are excellent. The questions and answers at the end of the chapters were extremely helpful. The appearance of the book is excellent. The book illustrates the material for theory and serves as guide for the dental hygiene student. The book is also an excellent reference guide for practicing dental hygienist and in-service training.

Michael F. Gewerth

Reviewer: Bart Paul Vandenberghe, DDS, MS, PhD (c)(University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery)
Description: This is an elaborate and reader-friendly guide to the basics - theoretical as well as clinical — of dental radiography. This third edition includes an interactive CD-ROM with animations, case studies, and exercises. Previous editions were published in 2000 and 1996.
Purpose: The main objective of the authors is to provide a theoretical overview of the basics in dental radiography and to implement in detail the associated clinical techniques. The authors succeed with this student-friendly, step-by-step guide for future dental radiographers.
Audience: This is a basic teaching guide for dental students and dental hygiene students.
Features: The six parts of this manual provide a step-by-step guide to learning basic radiographic skills: radiation physics, biology and safety; dental x-ray equipment basics; dental radiographer basics; dental radiographic techniques; normal anatomy; and an introduction to interpretation and diagnosis. It provides an exhaustive introduction to the basics and clinical techniques of dental radiography with clear objectives, key words, tables, and figures. Exercises end each chapter and are included on the CD-ROM. Digital and advanced imaging topics are only briefly introduced. For these topics as well as for any detailed radiographic interpretation of pathologies, more detailed books should be consulted.
Assessment: This is a very clear, step-by-step teaching guide for future radiographers, introducing basic principles and techniques. The third edition offers some additional teaching aids, like the CD-ROM. This manual, however, does not cover advanced oral radiology topics like advanced techniques and interpretation. White and Pharoah do include the latter in Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretations, 5th edition (Mosby, 2004), making it as complete as an oral radiology bible.

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