ISBN: 9788131234563    Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Year of publishing: 2013     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: NA        Language: English

This book covers all the essential concepts of dental radiology in a question and answer format which gives a better insight for students towards the subject and help them to write well-structured answers in examinations. Key Features: Covers all the oral radiographic techniques procedures and radiographic interpretation as per the BDS undergraduate syllabus. Written in a simple well-structured point-wise format with a comprehensive exam-oriented description along with diagrammatic representation. Radiographic features are described in actual radiographs. Includes current concepts in all the chapters. Includes a list of frequently asked questions at the end of every chapter. Written by well-known renowned contributors to add a broader scope of knowledge. Table of Contents: Section 1: Radiation for dental Imaging Radiation physics Radiation biology Radiation safety and Protection Dental X-Ray generating equipments Image receptors and accessories Projection geometry Image Processing Section 2: Radiograph General considerations including infection control Intraoral imaging Extraoral imaging Oral Panoramic radiography or Orthopantomography Temporomandibular joint imaging Salivary gland radiology Specialized imaging modalities Dental radiography for children Section 3: Radiographic Interpretation Principles of radiographic interpretation Normal anatomical landmarks in dental radiographs Dental anomalies Dental caries Diseases of periapical lesions Diagnosis of Periodontal diseases Cysts and tumors of the jaws Benign and malignant tumors of the oral cavity Maxillary Antrum Systemic diseases manifested in jaws Differential diagnosis of radiopaque lesions Differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions Radio diagnosis of mixed radiolucent and radiopaque lesions of head and neck region Standard Radiographic Investigation of Facial trauma Implant radiology Multiple Choice Questions Index
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Ramesh Tatapudi is presently working as a Professor and PG Guide in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Vishnu Dental College Bhimavaramandhra Pradesh India. He completed BDS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada India and MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Dr. MGR Medical University Tamil Nadu India. He has done his postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Clinical Research (PGDHS-CR) from Annamalai University Chidambaram India. He is also the author of a book Oral Medicine: Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates. He has more than 20 scientific publications in international and national journals to his credit. He has delivered about 10 scientific orations for postgraduates in Andhra Pradesh and at national level conferences in 9 years. K. Manjunath is presently working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Farooqia Dental College and Hospital Mysore Karnataka India. He completed his BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka and MDS in oral and maxillofacial pathology from Meenakshi University Tamil Nadu India. He is a university gold medalist in postgraduation. He is particularly known for his pioneering work in Forensic Odontology - Ameloglyphics. He introduced New diagnostic tool for oral submucous fibrosis. He received Dr. T. Rajasekaran Award Samaja Seva Kannada Rajyotsava Awardand many best scientific paper presentation appreciations in international and national conferences. He has more than 15 scientific research articles published in various international and national journals and contributed to 3 academic textbooks till date. He is the author for two books that is Oral Pathology: Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates and Oral Medicine: Exam Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates.
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