Intra-Oral and Extra-Oral and Specialised Radiographic Techniques

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. describe paralleling and bisecting techniques; 2. describe the technique of periapical and occlusal imaging; 3. interpret both periapical and occlusal radiograph and be able to outline indications for extra- oral imaging and types of extra-oral imaging; 4. describe the techniques of different types of extra-oral imaging including panoramic imaging; 5. describe the basics and types of advanced imaging modalities; and 6. enumerate the indications and application of advanced imaging modalities.

Projection geometry. Principles and techniques of periapical imaging. Types and technique of occlusal imaging. Special considerations in intraoral imaging. Intraoral anatomy and interpretations of intraoral radiography. Selection criteria and techniques of extra-oral imaging. 246 Evaluation of extra-oral imaging. Principles of panoramic imaging, interpretation of panoramic imaging. Introduction to advanced imaging modalities. Indications and applications of advanced imaging modalities. Knowledge of the techniques of periapical and occlusal imaging. How to interpret intraoral imaging. Knowledge of techniques of extra-oral imaging. knowledge of panoramic imaging interpretation. Introduction to basics and physics of advanced imaging modalities. Knowledge of the clinical uses of advanced imaging modalities.