内容简介
This comprehensive, well-established textbook presents the basic principles of clinical radiology. It's designed not only for students in dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, but for practicing hygienists and assistants who'd like a review for interpreting radiographs and troubleshooting errors. Describing techniques with step-by-step procedures and illustrations, the topics include: basic x-ray generation, image formation, film mounting, biologic effects of radiation, lesions, infection control, film processing and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral techniques, panoramic radiography, patient management, and legal considerations.
Logical organization of topics presents the material in an efficient way for better comprehension and enhanced readability.
"Step-by-step" procedure boxes clearly illustrate the proper techniques for performing routine and complex radiographic procedures.
Boxes highlight common errors encountered when dealing with radiographic technique and provide remedies for resolving the problem.
Each chapter includes a content outline, educational objectives, and key terms.
Logical organization of topics presents the material in an efficient way for better comprehension and enhanced readability.
"Step-by-step" procedure boxes clearly illustrate the proper techniques for performing routine and complex radiographic procedures.
Boxes highlight common errors encountered when dealing with radiographic technique and provide remedies for resolving the problem.
Each chapter includes a content outline, educational objectives, and key terms.