- Docente: Lucia Flace
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 6063)
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from Mar 26, 2026 to Apr 23, 2026
Learning outcomes
The student acquires the techniques for the radiographic study of the dental apparatus: endoral and extraoral tecnique, projections and correctness criteria. Use of the OPT device (orthopantomograph) for the study of the dental apparatus and for cephalometric study in teleradiography. Orthodontic indications and dental skeletal class evaluations. Communication and radiation protection required in paediatrics. The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) study: techniques and X-ray projections and criteria correctness.
Course contents
Anatomical Overview of the Oral Cavity and Teeth: Deciduous dentition, permanent dentition, implantology, and international nomenclature.
Dental Imaging Techniques in Adults and Children: Intraoral and extraoral (Orthopantomography) imaging techniques.
Cephalometric Imaging Techniques: Cranial teleradiography, A.P.(anteroposterior) and L.L. (lateral-lateral) projections, and dental skeletal classes.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Study: Overview of anatomy, clinical indications, projections, and criteria for accuracy.
Overview of Cone Beam CT, Dental Scan Software, and Sialography.
Densitometric Imaging Techniques: Definition of the various branches of Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD): conventional radiology (pulsed energy and filtered energy), CT, and ultrasound.
Readings/Bibliography
The bibliography will be updated and communicated at the beginning of the lessons; the slides shared during the lectures will be delivered.
The fundamental bases of the most recent radiographic technique are represented by the following sources:
1. MERRILL'S ATLAS OF RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, E. FRANK, B. LONG, B. SMITH (12th edition)
2.RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY - F. MAZZUCATO (ed. 2009)
3. ATLAS OF GENERAL RADIOLOGICAL AND SKELETAL TECHNIQUE, TRENTA - A. CORINALDESI, A. SAS (ed. Universo)
Teaching methods
Interactive frontal lessons through the viewing of Case Reports in osteo-articular imaging diagnostics and related discussion with an approach to the Clinical Reasoning Cycle.
Assessment methods
Written test.
The written test will be in the form of open-ended and/or multiple-choice questions. The multiple-choice questions will cover the theory of intra/oral radiology, extra/oral radiology and topics relevant to bone densitometry. The test is structured with fifteen questions, each worth two points. The sixteenth question is reserved for students to earn distinction if all the previous fifteen questions are answered correctly.
Teaching tools
All the educational contents covered during the lessons will be shared through the UniBO VIRTUAL platform.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students [http:] ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Office hours
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