Syllabus
Introduction of radiography in dental practice
The dental X-ray machine- components and functions
Technical aspects of radiation production
Dental X-ray films
Dental X-ray film processing
Identifying and correcting faulty radiographs
Intraoral radiographic procedures
The periapical examination
Bitewing or interproximal examination
The occlusal examination
Identification of anatomical landmarks for mounting radiographs
Preliminary interpretation of the radiographs
Extraoral radiography
Panoramic radiography
Uses of contrast medium in dental radiology
Cephalometric radiography
Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Effect of radiation exposure
Radiation protection