A Guide to Dental Radiography

Book excerpt: The radiograph is one of the most valuable tools available in the practice of dentistry, and to maximise the effectiveness of the X-rays, good technique is crucial.This popular practical guide to dental radiography, now in its fourth edition, has been written for dental students and all dental and health professionals involved in taking dental radiographs, including dental practitioners, dental auxiliaries and radiographers.It contains updated material including radiation protection and digitization, as well as covering the recognized technigue in an updated, user-friendly format. It describes how to take intra- and extra-oral radiographs safely, giving advice on how to achieve the best imatge possible, as well ashints on how to recify errors. There are chapters on how to achieve quality within a unit or clinic, and how to get the best from processing radiographs. The textbook contains over 250 illustrations, many of them new for this edition.