COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED IMAGING METHODS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DHF 4506 ADVANCED IMAGING METHODS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1

Offered By

Dentist

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FATMA AKKOCA

Offered to

Dentist

Course Objective

To learn advanced radiographic techniques, to gain the ability to interpret anatomy and pathology in images taken with advanced imaging techniques.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explains conventional dental imaging methods according to their technical characteristics and areas of use.
2   Explains the working principles, advantages, and limitations of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and computed tomography (CT) techniques.
3   Explains the working principles, advantages, and limitations of ultrasound imaging.
4   Explains the working principles, advantages, and limitations of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
5   Explains the indications of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging techniques in the evaluation of soft tissues.
6   Explains the indications of conventional imaging techniques and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Conventional Dental Imaging Methods
2 Classical Radiographic Methods
3 Advanced Imaging: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
4 Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
5 Clinical Uses of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
6 Ultrasound Imaging in Dentistry
7 Advantages of Ultrasound Technology
8 Utilization of Ultrasound in Dental Practice
9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
10 Importance of MRI in the Dental Field
11 Findings Obtained by MRI
12 Advanced Imaging and Radiographic Anatomy
13 Examination of Anatomical Structures in CBCT
14 Anatomical References in Dental Imaging

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Oral radiology Principles and Interpretation- White SC & Phorah M. (2009)
2. Cone Beam Volumetric Imaging for Dental Applications- Miles DA (2010)
3. Christensen's Physics of Dental Radiology- Curry TS, Murry RC (1990)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Course
2. Question solution
3. Readings

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

SHORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ARS MIDTERM EXAM
2 KSN ASSIGNMENT
3 YYS SEMESTER FINAL EXAM
4 YYBN SEMESTER FINAL COURSE GRADE ARS * 0.40 + YYS * 0.60
5 BUT Resit Exam Grade
6 BBN Resit Course Grade ARS * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60

*** The Resit Criteria Are Not Taken Into Account In The Units Where The Resit Exam Is Not Made.

Assessment Criteria

1. The student should be able to explain advanced imaging methods and their differences from conventional methods.
2. The student should explain the methods of cone beam tomography and computed tomography, should be able to list the basic working principles and list the indications.
3. The student should be able to explain the basic working principles and usage areas of ultrasound imaging.
4. The student should be able to explain the magnetic resonance imaging method and list its usage areas.
5. The student should be able to recognize radiographic anatomy in images obtained by advanced imaging methods.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

fatma.akkoca@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 25

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.12322
LO.22323
LO.32322
LO.43324
LO.53333
LO.6

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