Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial | 3 Edition

Details about Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial:

Bridging the gap between dentistry and medical radiology, Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial, third edition, is an invaluable resource for new and seasoned radiologists as well as dental specialists and general practitioners currently using CT and/or cone beam CT (CBCT)—anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference in this complex area of imaging. Drs. Lisa J. Koenig, Dania Tamimi, Susanne Perschbacher, Husniye Demirturk, and their diverse team of oral and maxillofacial radiologists provide up-to-date information on the oral and maxillofacial complex from a dentist’s perspective to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool for readers at all levels of experience as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

• Covers the anatomic zones, imaging modalities, patient conditions, and presenting clinical signs and symptoms shared by dentistry and medicine 

• Incorporates complete and accurate dental anatomy and nomenclature throughout, as well as findings that affect the many aspects of dental treatment 

• Includes sweeping updates throughout, such as new content on the expanded use of  artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology and a new chapter specifically on AI in oral radiology; a new section on ultrasound use for maxillofacial lesions; new information on sleep-disordered breathing; and new material regarding MR use as it pertains to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 

• Features nearly 5,800 images (in print and online), including CT and CBCT images, radiographs, ultrasound images, full-color illustrations, MR images, 3D reconstruction images, and clinical photographs 

• Includes 200 diagnoses in chapters organized by anatomic section, with extensive coverage of TMJ disorders 

• Features more than 35 differential diagnosis chapters that provide a unique and intuitive method for interpreting pathology according to radiographic appearance 

• Contains comprehensive details on the anatomy of oral and maxillofacial areas, including embryology of the teeth to carotid arteries 

• Uses bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care 

• Serves as an excellent review for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology exam