Dental Radiology

Code:

401

Acronym:

401

Instance: 2005/2006 - A

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MD	41	Plano oficial a partir de 2000	4	3	5	-

Objectives

Knowledge on radiation, protection from radiation in dentistry, formation of dental radiographic imagery.
Knowledge on dental radiographic techniques.
Knowledge on intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic, panoramic and teleradiographic techniques.
Digital radiology.
Principles of image interpretation.

Program

Theoretical classes:
X-rays. Artificial production. Radiation biology.Radiation safety and protection. Imaging principles and techniques. Radiographic technique. Intra-oral methods and procedures. Extra-oral methods and procedures. Panoramic radiographic method. Cephalometric radiography. Laboratory processing of radiographic films. Interpretation of normal radioanatomy. Interpretation of pathologic image. Errors in radiographic interpretation. Ultra-Sonography. Computerized tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging.
Theoretical-practical classes:
X-ray devices. Physics of X-ray production. Projection geometry. Methods of exposure and dose reduction. Infection control standards. Receiving appliances. Intensifying screens. Assembling a laboratory for film processing. Laboratory processing of radiographic films. Intra-oral radiographic examinations. Normal radiographic anatomy. Radiographic interpretation of pathology. Extra-oral radiographic techniques. Digital radiology. Computerized tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging. Methods for diagnosis of dental caries: visual, radiographic and laser.

Main Bibliography

- Alain Lacan, Nouvelle Imagerie Dentaire, Editions Cdp,1993.
- Cranin, A Norman. Atlas of Oral Implantology. Thieme Medical Publishers, 1993.
- E. Palacios. Magnetic Resonance of the Temporomandibular Joint. Thieme, 1990.
- Encyclopedie Medico-Chirurgicale.
- Fonseca and Davis. Reconstructive Preprosthetic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. W.B. Saunders Company, 1995.
- Freitas, A., Rosa, Sousa. Radiologia Odontológica. 5ª edição, Artes Médicas, São Paulo, 2000.
-Frommer, Herbert H., Radiology For Dental Auxiliaries, Mosby Year Book, USA, Sixth Edition, 1996.
-Olaf E. Langland, Robert P. Langlais. Princípios do Diagnóstico por Imagem em Odontologia. 1ª edição, Santos, S. Paulo, 2002.
- Stuart C. White, Michael J. Pharoah. Oral radiology: principles and interpretation, Mosby, fourth edition, 2000.
- Pasler, Friedrich A, Radiology, Color Atlas of Dental Medicine, Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., New York, 1993.
- Albrektsson. Tissue Preservation in Caries Treatment. Quintessence 2001
- R. Cavézian, G. Pasquet, G. Bel, Imagerie Dento-Maxillaire, Masson, 1995.
-T. Hihashi, J. Shiba, H. Ikuta, Atlas de Diagnóstico Oral por Imagens, Santos, S. Paulo, 1991.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Management of knowledge on Radiology is based on theoretical and theoretical-practical classes.
Some theoretical classes (for reviewing) are changed to seminars, where it is aimed to stimulate students to ask questions and formulate valid hypothesis on “space-problems” and example cases previously selected, which are relevant to clinical practice.
In theoretical-practical classes, students are required to learn how to perform intra-oral radiographies (periapical, bitewing and occlusal series) using radiographic film and digital sensors, as well as panoramic and teleradiographic techniques. Students should prepare reports on intra-oral and extra-oral films describing mistakes at the clinic, laboratory mistakes, as well as anatomy and pathology found. Traditional radiographies, computerized tomographies and magnetic resonances on clinical cases previously selected are shown for discussion and preparation of reports. As far as extracted teeth are concerned, training is provided on diagnosis of lesions caused by caries by means of visual, radiographic and laser methods.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is calculated according to the following formula:
Final Grade = [(X+Y)/2+Z] /2
Where: X- represents the grade obtained in the 1st test, Y- represents the grade obtained in the 2nd test, Z – represents the grade obtained in the practical works.
Should a student miss one or the two tests, the formula (X + Y) / 2 shall be replaced by the grade obtained in the exam of the first season or appeal season.

Observations

Teaching staff:
Prof. Dr. Maria Adelaide Macedo Carvalho Capelas
Prof. Dr. José Albino Teixeira Koch
Dr. Mónica Maria Macedo Carvalho Capelas - Lecturer