Includes bibliographical references (p.267- 8) and index.

The radiographic image -- The production, properties and interaction of X-rays -- Dose units of dosimetry -- The biological effects and ris ks associated with X-rays -- Dental X-ray equipment, image receptors an d image processing -- Radiation protection -- Dental radiography: gener al patient considerations including control of infection -- Periapical radiography -- Bitewing radiography -- Occlusal radiography -- Oblique lateral radiography -- Cephalometric radiography -- Panoramic radiograp hy (dental panoramic tomography) -- Radiographic assessment and localiz ation of unerupted maxillary canines -- The quality of radiographic ima ges -- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) -- Introduction to radiolog ical interpretation -- Dental caries and the assessment of restorations -- The periapical tissues -- The periodontal tissues and periodontal d isease -- Implant assessment -- Atlas of diseases and abnormalities aff ecting the jaws.