Radiographic Imaging for Dental Auxiliaries

Part 1 Intraoral radiographic technique: before you begin; intraoral radiographic technique; types of radiographic survey - BWS, CMRS (FMX); periapical intraoral radiography-basic principles; paralleling technique; helpful hints for intraoral radiography; practice strategies for students and instructors; final words of advice to students; infection control. Part 2 Film processing and quality assurance: film composition; latent image formation; concepts of film processing-an overview; technical asppects of film processing; chemical composition of solutions; care of the solutions; the darkroom; automatic film processing; trouble-shooting - diagnosing processing errors; mounting films; duplicating films; students practice and instructor recommendations. Part 3 X-ray properties and the generation of x-rays: introduction; properties of x-rays; components of a dental x-ray tube (x-ray generator). Part 4 Image characteristics: visual qualities of an x-ray image; geometric characteristics. Part 5 Technique/processing errors and trouble-shooting: errors due to exposure technique; processing errors; a potpourri of additional errors. Part 6 Panoramic radiography: introduction; equipment; panoramic radiography; machine preparation; patient preparation; patient positioning; panoramic errors; panoramic anatomy. Part 7 Accessory radiographic techniques and patient management: bisecting angle technique; occlusal radiography; pedodontic radiographic technique; edentulous radiographic technique; endodontic radiographic technique; localization techniques; buccal object rule; patient management; handicapped patients; anatomic considerations. Part 8 Extraoral radiography: lateral oblique jaw projections; cephalometric projections; temporomandibular joint views; maxillary sinus view. Part 9 Normal anatomy and film mounting: teeth and adjacent structures; maxillary anatomic landmarks; tips on mounting of dental radiographs; mounting procedure. Part 10 Interpretation - normal versus abnormal and radiographic presentations of common oral lesions: molecular changes; cellular effects; short- and long-term effects of radiation; units of radiation measurement; amounts of radiation used in dental radiography; risk versus benefit of dental films; radiation protection for the patient; operators protection from radiation; legal aspects of dental radiography.