MacDonald, David,  1955- <br/><br/>
Oral and maxillofacial radiology :  a diagnostic approach / 
 Oral & maxillofacial radiology 
David MacDonald. 
 - Chichester, West Sussex, UK ;  Ames, Iowa :  John Wiley & Sons,  2011. 
 - 1 online resource (xi, 351 pages) :  illustrations (some color), color maps 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Part 1. Introduction. Ch. 1. Basics of radiological diagnosis / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 2. Viewing conditions / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 3. Physiological phenomena and radiological interpretation / D. MacDonald -- Part 2. Advanced imaging modalities. Ch. 4. Helical computed tomography / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 5 .Cone-beam computed tomography / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 6. Magnetic resonance imaging / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 7. Positron emission tomography / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 8. Basics of ultrasound / D. MacDonald -- Part 3. Radiological pathology of the jaws. Ch. 9. Radiolucencies / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 10. Radiopacities / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 11. Maxillary antrum / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 12. Temporomandibular joint / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 13. Imaging of the salivary glands / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 14. Fractures of the faces and jaws / D. MacDonald -- Ch. 15. Osseointegrated implants / T. Li and D. MacDonald -- Part 4. Radiological pathology of the extragnathic head and neck regions. Ch. 16. Introduction / D. MacDonald and M. Martin -- Ch. 17. Benign lesions / M. Martin and D. MacDonald -- Ch. 18. Malignant lesions / M. Martin and D. MacDonald. 
<br/><br/> To the dentist or maxillofacial practitioner, radiology is an essential diagnostic discipline and a valuable tool for treatment planning. Now more than ever, dentists are often the first to encounter lesions of the face and jaws and are frequently held liable for recognizing pathologies and other sites of concern. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: A Diagnostic Approach provides clinicians of varied disciplines and skill levels a practical and systematic approach to diagnosing lesions affecting the face and jaws. Firmly grounded in evidence-based research, the book presents a clear understanding. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780470958797 0470958790 9781118786734 1118786734 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mouth--Radiography.<br/>Maxilla--Radiography.<br/>Face--Radiography.<br/>Diagnostic imaging.<br/>Stomatognathic System--pathology.<br/>Diagnosis, Oral.<br/>Medicine.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RK309.M33 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>617.5/22075  617.520757 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WU 140