IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIATION SAFETY
Learning outcomes of the course unit
This course aims to allow the students to understand basic elements of
anatomy and imaging of the main oral and tooth diorders; such a
knowledge will be also of relevance to identify the imaging techniques to
be used for the diagnosis and treatment planning of several diseases
LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of this course, the student will have to show skills with regard
to the following items:
- knowledge of the radiologic, computed tomography and magnetic
resonance imaging of the main oral and tooth disorders
- identification of the technique of choice for the assessment of any
specific disease
Course contents summary
Diagnostic techniques
Conventional Radiology
Orthopantomography
Computed Tomography
Dentalscan
Magnetic Resonance
Diagnostic flow chart in dentistry
radiological anatomy
Radiological anatomy of the jaws
Radiological anatomy of the oral cavity
Radiological anatomy of the neck
Radiological anatomy of the lymph nodes
oral pathology
abnormal dentition
periodontal disease
sinus disease
caries
dysodontiasis
ATM
tooth abscess
cyst
Benign and malignant tumors
salivary gland pathology
implants
Recommended readings
1) Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology
2) Cone Beam CT of the head and neck
Teaching methods
Lectures, small group activities
Assessment methods and criteria
The proof of the achievements of the course objectives will be obtained
by an oral interview. Specific questions related to what discussed during
this course will ascertain if the students have achieved both knowledge
and comprehension of the course issues. Students will have to
demonstrate their ability in applying the achieved knowledge through
exemplifying clinical cases.
