Dental Radiography
Principles and Techniques
- 6th Edition - August 10, 2021
- Authors: Joen Iannucci, Laura Jansen Howerton
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 5 5 0 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 5 5 1 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 5 5 2 - 7
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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.
- Comprehensive coverage provides a solid foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the dental office.
- Step-by-step procedures support clear instructions with anatomical drawings, positioning photos, and radiographs, helping you confidently and accurately perform specific techniques and minimize radiation exposure to the patient.
- Application to Practice and Helpful Hint features highlight common clinical encounters and provide a checklist with the dos and don’ts of imaging procedures.
- Summary tables and boxes recap the key points of text discussions and serve as useful review and study tools.
- End-of-chapter quiz questions assess your understanding of important content.
- Evolve companion website supplements the print book with case studies, interactive exercises, review questions, and more.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Evolve Student Resources
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Reviewers
- Preface
- About this Edition
- New to this Edition
- About Evolve
- For the Student
- For the Instructor
- Workbook and Laboratory Manual
- From the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Radiation Basics and Dental Image Characteristics
- 1. Radiation History
- Dentistry and X-Radiation
- Discovery of X-Radiation
- Pioneers in Dental X-Radiation
- History of Dental X-Ray Film
- History of Dental Radiographic Techniques
- History of Dental Digital Imaging
- History of Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging
- History of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Education
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Websites
- Quiz Questions
- Ordering
- Essay
- 2. Radiation Physics
- Fundamental Concepts
- X-Radiation
- X-Ray Machine
- Production of X-Radiation
- Interactions of X-Radiation
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Identification
- Multiple Choice
- Identification
- Multiple Choice
- Identification
- 3. Radiation Biology
- Radiation Injury
- Radiation Effects
- Radiation Measurements
- Radiation Risks
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Ordering
- 4. Radiation Protection
- Patient Protection
- Operator Protection
- Radiation Exposure Guidelines
- Radiation Protection and Patient Education
- Summary
- Technique Videos
- Bibliography
- Useful Websites
- Quiz Questions
- 5. Radiation Characteristics
- X-Ray Beam Quality
- X-Ray Beam Quantity
- Exposure Factor Tips
- X-Ray Beam Intensity
- Summary
- Bibiliography
- Quiz Questions
- 6. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics
- Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics
- Visual Characteristics
- Geometric Characteristics
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Part II: Equipment and Digital Imaging Basics
- 7. Dental X-Ray Equipment
- Dental X-Ray Machines
- Dental X-Ray Receptor Holders and Beam Alignment Devices
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 8. Digital Imaging
- Basic Concepts
- Types of Digital Imaging
- Step-By-Step Procedures
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Part III: Film Imaging Basics
- 9. Dental X-Ray Film
- Dental X-Ray Film Composition and Latent Image
- Types of Dental X-Ray Film
- Film Storage and Protection
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 10. Film Processing
- Film Processing
- Automatic Film Processing
- Manual Film Processing
- The Darkroom
- Film Duplication
- Processing Problems and Solutions
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Identification
- True or False
- 11. Film Mounting and Viewing
- Film Mounting
- Helpful Hints
- Film Viewing
- Helpful Hints
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Essay
- Part IV: Dental Radiographer Basics
- 12. Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer
- Dental Images
- The Dental Radiographer
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 13. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Relations
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 14. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer
- Importance of Patient Education
- Methods of Patient Education
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 15. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer
- Legal Issues and Dental Imaging
- Legal Issues and the Dental Patient
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 16. Infection Prevention and the Dental Radiographer
- Infection Prevention Basics
- Guidelines for Infection Prevention Practices
- Infection Prevention in Dental Imaging
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Websites
- Quiz Questions
- 17. Quality Assurance in the Dental Office
- Quality Control Tests
- Quality Administration Procedures
- Operator Competence
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Part V: Intraoral Technique Basics
- 18. Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
- Intraoral Imaging Examination
- Extraoral Imaging Examination
- Prescribing Dental Images
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 19. Paralleling Technique
- Basic Concepts
- Step-By-Step Procedures
- Modifications In Paralleling Technique
- Advantages And Disadvantages
- Helpful Hints
- Summary
- Technique Videos
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 20. Bisecting Technique
- Basic Concepts
- Step-By-Step Procedures
- Advantages And Disadvantages
- Helpful Hints
- Summary
- Technique Videos
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 21. Bite-Wing Technique
- Basic Concepts
- Technique Videos
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 22. Exposure and Technique Errors
- Receptor Exposure Errors
- Periapical Technique Errors
- Bite-Wing Technique Errors
- Miscellaneous Technique Errors
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Matching
- 23. Occlusal and Localization Techniques
- Occlusal Technique
- Localization Techniques
- Helpful Hints
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 24. Imaging of Patients With Special Needs
- Patients With Gag Reflex
- Patients With Disabilities
- Pediatric Patients
- Patients With Specific Dental Needs
- Summary
- Technique Videos
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Identification
- Part VI: Extraoral Imaging Basics
- 25. Panoramic Imaging
- Basic Concepts
- Step-by-Step Procedures
- Diagnostic Panoramic Image
- Common Errors
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Helpful Hints
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Matching
- Essay
- Identify the Errors
- 26. Extraoral Imaging
- Basic Concepts
- Step-By-Step Procedures
- Extraoral Projection Techniques
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Multiple Choice
- Identification
- 27. Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging
- Basic Concepts
- Step-by-Step Procedures
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- True or False
- Multiple Choice
- Essay
- Identification
- Part VII: Normal Anatomy Basics
- 28. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images
- Definitions of General Terms
- Normal Anatomic Landmarks
- Normal Tooth Anatomy
- Primary and Mixed Dentitions
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Identification
- Interpretation
- 29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images
- Normal Anatomic Landmarks
- Air Spaces Seen on Panoramic Images
- Soft Tissues Seen on Panoramic Images
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Part VIII: Image Interpretation Basics
- 30. Introduction to Image Interpretation
- Basic Concepts
- Guidelines
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 31. Descriptive Terminology
- Definition and Uses
- Review of Basic Terms
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- 32. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects
- Identification of Restorations
- Identification of Materials Used
- Identification of Objects
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Multiple Choice
- Short Answer
- 33. Interpretation of Dental Caries
- Description of Caries
- Detection of Caries
- Interpretation of Caries on Dental Images
- Classification of Caries on Dental Images
- Conditions Resembling Caries
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Short Answer
- 34. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease
- Description of the Periodontium
- Description of Periodontal Disease
- Detection of Periodontal Disease
- Interpretation of Periodontal Disease on Dental Images
- The Progression of Periodontal Disease
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Short Answer
- 35. Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions
- Trauma viewed on Dental Images
- Resorption viewed on Dental Images
- Pulpal Lesions viewed on Dental Images
- Periapical Lesions viewed on Dental Images
- Summary
- Bibliography
- Quiz Questions
- Identification
- Identification
- Appendix. Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases
- Glossary
- Index
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: August 10, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323695503
- eBook ISBN: 9780323695510
- eBook ISBN: 9780323695527
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Joen Iannucci
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Division of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHLH
Laura Jansen Howerton
Affiliations and expertise
Instructor, Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina