84666 - Dental Radiography and Mammography

Academic Year 2017/2018

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 8485)

Learning outcomes

The student possesses the knowledge of basic mammography with MDC and dentistry.

Course contents

geometrical parameters plans. position and projection

fisical parameters: energy, kv,mas,time. Using these parameters in oral and skeletal Radiology. Detection systems from analog to digital.

X-ray dental apparatus: intraoral and extraoral technique , Anatomy, projections and criteria of correctness.

study of temporo mandibular joint.

Mammography:

standard projections, criteria of correctness, accurate description of  a screening program. Description of a Breast Unit. The importance of communication;

Bone densitometry;

Radiological Study of the chest: describe standard protocols and additional screenings.

Radiological study of the skull: describe standard protocols and additional screenings in cooperative and in trauma patient.

radiological study of the upper extremities:describe standard protocols and additional screenings in cooperative and in trauma patient.

Office hours

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