| CODE | DNS5200 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Digital Dentistry 1: Introduction to Digital Imaging | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Dental Surgery | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces the students to Digital Imaging methods applicable to the field of Dentistry. It will offer knowledge on the digital imaging modalities used in dentistry, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, digital radiographs, intraoral and facial scanning and digital clinical photographs. Related topics covered also include review of radiographic anatomy, types of imaging files, types of software and computer-aided design/computer aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) concept. Study-Unit Aims: The aims of the study-unit are to: - Explore the different digital imaging modalities in dentistry. - Discuss file types and use of software. - Review radiographic anatomy. - Introduce the students to the CAD-CAM concept. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss the main clinical applications of digital imaging devices in dentistry (i.e. diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up with conventional radiographs, computed tomographic methods and magnetic resonance imaging). - Discuss the application of computer software dedicated for dentistry. This includes volumetric analyses, virtual wax-up, surgical planning and computer-aided design (CAD). - Discuss the radiographic anatomy of the head. This will include knowledge on the exact location of craniomaxillofacial structures to be recognized in both 2D and 3D radiographic images. - Discuss the concept of CAD-CAM. This includes knowledge on subtopics such as intra- and extraoral scanning, milling and 3D-printing. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify clinical cases that could benefit from digital imaging. - Open, import and superimpose different types of files in dental software systems. - Perform a general virtual treatment planning from digital images. - Work within a multidisciplinary team. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Tamimi F and Hirayama H. (2019). Digital Restorative Dentistry. (1st Ed). Springer. Supplementary Readings: - Cortes ARG. (2015). Advanced Aspects of Imaging in Oral Implantology (1st Ed). Amazon Kindle Publishing Platform. Journals: - International Journal of Computerized Dentistry. Quintessence Inc. - Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Elsevier |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualification: Degree in Dental Surgery or Technology | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study and Group Learning | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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