Chapter 28: Normal Anatomy – Intraoral Images
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module chapter, you will be able to:
28.1
- Define the key terms associated with normal anatomy on intraoral images.
- State the difference between cortical and cancellous bone.
- Define and discuss the general terms that describe prominences, spaces, and depressions in bone.
28.2
- Do the following related to normal anatomic landmarks of the maxilla on a human skull:
- Identify and describe the normal anatomic landmarks of the maxilla on a human skull.
- Identify and describe the normal anatomic landmarks of the maxilla as viewed on dental images.
- Identify each normal landmark of the maxilla as either radiolucent or radiopaque as viewed on dental images.
28.3
- Do the following related to normal anatomic landmarks of the mandible on a human skull:
- Identify and describe the normal anatomic landmarks of the mandible on a human skull.
- Identify and describe the normal anatomic landmarks of the mandible as viewed on dental images.
- Identify each normal landmark of the mandible as either radiolucent or radiopaque as viewed on dental images.
28.4
- Identify and describe the appearance of normal tooth anatomy and supporting structures as viewed on dental images; identify each normal tooth structure as radiolucent or radiopaque as viewed on dental images.
