Lecture Notes: Dental Radiology Chapter 1

Introduction to Dental Radiology

• Overview of what dental radiology entails
• Importance of radiology in dental practice

History of Dental Radiology

• Key historical milestones
• Development of radiographic techniques

Types of Dental Radiographs

• Intraoral Radiographs
  • Bite-wing
  • Periapical
  • Occlusal
• Extraoral Radiographs
  • Panoramic
  • Cephalometric

Radiographic Techniques

• Paralleling technique
• Bisecting angle technique
• Bite-wing technique

Radiation Physics

• Basic principles of radiation
• Understanding X-ray production
• Interaction of X-rays with matter

Radiation Safety

• ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• Protective measures for patients and operators
• Use of lead aprons and thyroid collars

Image Processing

• Development of radiographic films
• Digital radiography
  • Advantages over traditional film

Interpretation of Radiographs

• Identifying normal anatomy
• Detecting dental caries, periodontal disease, and other abnormalities

Legal and Ethical Aspects

• Legal requirements for dental radiographs
• Patient consent and record-keeping