Author and contributors ix
Preface xi
Part 1 Introduction 3
Chapter 1 Basics of radiological diagnosis 5
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Chapter 2 Viewing conditions 37
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Chapter 3 Physiological phenomena and radiological interpretation 44
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Part 2 Advanced imaging modalities 47
Chapter 4 Helical computed tomography 49
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Chapter 5 Cone-beam computed tomography 59
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Chapter 6 Magnetic resonance imaging 67
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Chapter 7 Positron emission tomography 84
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Chapter 8 Basics of ultrasound 88
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Part 3 Radiological pathology of the jaws 91
Chapter 9 Radiolucencies 93
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Chapter 10 Radiopacities 151
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Chapter 11 Maxillary antrum 195
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Chapter 12 Temporomandibular joint 225
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Chapter 13 Imaging of the salivary glands 233
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Chapter 14 Fractures of the face and jaws 244
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Chapter 15 Osseointegrated implants 249
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Part 4 Radiological pathology of the extragnathic head and neck regions 267
Chapter 16 Introduction 269
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Chapter 17 Benign lesions 278
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Chapter 18 Malignant lesions 304
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Index 341