Introduction

Nature and Characteristics of Radiation

Electromagnetic Radiation and Spectrum

Discovery, Production and Properties of X-rays

Interaction of X-rays with Matter

Radiation Biology

Sources of Radiation and Radiation Protection

Radiographic Film and its Properties

Infection Control in Dental Radiography

Intraoral Radiography

Extraoral Radiography

Panoramic Radiography

Processing and Mounting of Radiographic Films

Radiographic Errors

Procedures of Radiographic Interpretation

Normal Anatomical Landmarks

Pathologic Calcification and Ossification of Soft Tissues

Trauma to the Teeth and Facial Structures

Developmental Anomalies of Teeth

Periodontal Diseases

Dental Caries

Inflammatory Lesions of the Jaws

Cysts and Cyst-like Lesions of the Jaw

Osteomyelitis

Benign Tumors of the Jaw

Malignant Diseases Affecting the Jaws

Fibro-osseous Lesions of the Jaws

Systemic Diseases Manifested in the Jaws

Localization Techniques

Imaging of Salivary Glands

Specialized Imaging

Important Concepts at a Glance, Definitions and Glossary

Index

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