Rompiendo mitos de la Radiología Maxilofacial

The book "Breaking Myths of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology" addresses topics of relevance for undergraduate and graduate students, as it compiles updated information on general radiology concepts, radiographic equipment, radiological protection, and radiographic techniques used daily in dental practice. The aim of this book is to update oral and maxillofacial radiology concepts for their use in dental clinics. The publication of this work is necessary due to a lack of knowledge about basic and useful concepts among dentists, who frequently use ionizing radiation in a continuous, and often indiscriminate and fearful, manner. Therefore, it will be a valuable contribution to its application in clinical practice.

As mentioned earlier, the relationship between the chapters follows a sequence of concepts that align with clinical practice. Chapter I addresses topics related to the use of ionizing radiation prior to its application. Chapter II covers topics related to the use of X-ray equipment, which will help the clinician avoid unnecessary radiation exposure based on parameters such as age, weight, and the clinical conditions of each particular case. Chapter III will deal with topics focused on safeguarding the lives of patients and personnel responsible for using X-rays, as it discusses radiological protection measures applied in dental clinics. Finally, Chapter IV covers the basic intraoral radiographic techniques used in clinical practice, helping dentists identify the type of radiograph to use according to the patient's clinical conditions. In general, this book will address essential topics for dental clinics, debunking myths that have persisted about the use of ionizing radiation in dentistry.