ORY 506 — Radiographic Interpretations and Practical Oral Radiology
ORY department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
identify the criteria of a good radiograph
discuss the relevant anatomy and important landmarks in order to identify presence of pathologies or deviation from normal
explain the role of imaging as a diagnostic caries aid, and in detection of periodontal disease
identify peculiar/generalised imaging characteristics to arrive at a diagnosis for pathologies of the TMJ, salivary gland and paranasal sinuses
discuss simple intra-oral and extra-oral views in dentistry
read and report common radiographs used in dental practice; and
Course contents
Description of adequate diagnostic images and analysis of abnormal findings. Steps in analysis of intraosseous lesions. Radiology in detection of dental caries, and alternate diagnostic tools. Radiology in periodontal diseases detection and therapy. Imaging features of cysts and benign tumours. Imaging features of other bone diseases.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study ORY 506.