Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ionizing radiation and basic principles of x-ray generation -- The dental x-ray machine -- Image formation -- Image receptors -- Biologic effects of radiation -- Patient protection -- Operator protection -- Film processing : the darkroom -- Infection control in dental practice -- Intraoral technique : the paralleling method -- Accessory radiographic techniques : bisecting technique and occlusal -- Projections -- Panoramic radiography -- Extraoral techniques -- Radiography of the temporomandibular joint -- Digital imaging -- Advanced imaging systems -- Quality assurance -- Patient management and special problems -- Film mounting and radiographic anatomy -- Principles of radiographic interpretation -- Caries and periodontal disease -- Pulpal and periapical lesions -- Developing disturbances of teeth and bone -- Bone and other lesions -- Legal considerations.