Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy

MODULE 1

Knowledge of the main diagnostic imaging methods and their physical principles.

Knowledge of radiological anatomy and the technique of performing radiological examinations in dentistry.

MODULE 2

MODULE 1

Frontal lessons.

If the teaching is taught in mixed or remote mode, the necessary variations may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to respect the program foreseen and reported in the Syllabus.

MODULE 2

Internship in the various radiological sections.

If the teaching is taught in mixed or remote mode, the necessary variations may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to respect the program foreseen and reported in the Syllabus.

MODULE 1

Achievement of the training objectives set by the preparatory courses.

MODULE 2

Achievement of the training objectives set by the preparatory courses.

Attendance obligation

MODULE 1

Diagnostic imaging methods – General part

Traditional and digital radiology

Background. Physical principles.

Computed tomography

Background. Physical principles.

MRI

Background. Physical principles. Contraindications and safety regulations.

Diagnostic imaging methods in dentistry

Intraoral method

Clinical indications. Execution technique. Radiological anatomy.

Extraoral method – Orthopantomography

Clinical indications. Execution technique. Artifacts and technical errors. Radiological anatomy.

Dentascan

Clinical indications. Execution technique. Radiological anatomy.

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)

Clinical indications. Execution technique. Radiological anatomy.

Paranasal sinuses

Anatomy and radiological anatomy. Study techniques. Main pathologies.

Temporomandibular joint

Anatomy and radiological anatomy. Study techniques. Main pathologies.

·       Authors: Antonio Rotondo

Title: Odontoiatria - Diagnostica Per Immagini

Editor: Idelson-Gnocchi 2008

·        Authors: Roberto Passariello

Title: Radiologia. Elementi di tecnologia

Editor: Idelson-Gnocchi (quarta edizione 2005)

·        Authors: Vahlensieck – Reiser

Title: RMN dell'apparato muscolo-scheletrico

Editor: Utet 2003

Oral exam on the program topics.

The test allows you to verify: i) the level of knowledge of the main diagnostic imaging methods; ii) the level of knowledge of the role of diagnostic imaging methods in dentistry; iii) clarity of presentation; iv) the ownership of medical-scientific language.

Intraoral method

Extraoral method – Orthopantomography

Dentascan