TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
27 Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images
CHAPTER LESSON PLANS & OBJECTIVES
Lesson 27.1: Differences in Bones and Normal Anatomic Landmarks of the Maxilla
1. Define the key terms associated with normal anatomy on intraoral images.
2. State the difference between cortical and cancellous bone.
Lesson 27.2: Normal Anatomic Landmarks of the Mandible and Tooth Anatomy
5. 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.
CHAPTER TEACHING FOCUS
Students will have the opportunity to learn the key terms associated with normal anatomy on intraoral
images as well as the difference between cortical and cancellous bone.
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CHAPTER PRETEST
Have the students answer these questions prior to covering this chapter to understand where they stand
in relation to the content.
1) Cortical bone is also referred to as:
a) compact bone.
b) cancellous. c) spongy.
d) trabecular.
2) A _______ is defined as a marked prominence or projection of bone.
a) spine
b) process c) ridge
d) tubercle
3) A _______ is a tubelike passageway through bone that contains nerves and blood vessels.
a) canal
b) foramen c) fossa
d) sinus
4) Which of the following tooth structures is most radiopaque?
a) Cementum
b) Dentin c) Pulp
d) Enamel
5) A ______ is a bony wall or partition that divides two spaces or cavities:
a) spine
b) ridge c) septum
d) process
8) The maxillary sinuses are located above the ______ teeth.
a) incisor
b) premolar c) molar
d) premolar and molar
9) Which of the following tooth structures is most radiolucent?
a) Pulp
b) Enamel c) Cementum
d) Dentin
10) The _____ is the wall of the tooth socket that surrounds the root of a tooth.
a) alveolar crest
b) residual ridge c) lamina dura
d) periodontal ligament space
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CHAPTER PRETEST ANSWERS
1) a
Cortical bone, also referred to as compact bone, is the dense outer layer of bone.
p. 312
7) b
A suture is an immovable joint that represents a line of union between adjoining bones of the skull.
p. 315
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 27.1: Differences in Bones and Normal Anatomic
Landmarks of the Maxilla
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
Textbook Objectives Covered
1. Define the key terms associated with normal anatomy on intraoral images.
2. State the difference between cortical and cancellous bone.
National Standards Covered
ABHES DAI (Dental Assisting I Basic)
Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
Dental Sciences:
Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral Cavity (17.a)
Radiography of the Oral Cavity. Courses in radiography are designed to integrate theoretical
ABHES DAII (Dental Assisting II Advanced)
Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
Dental Sciences:
Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral Cavity (19.a)
CODA Standards for Dental Assisting Programs
Standard 2: Educational Program:
The curriculum must include content at the in-depth level in dental radiology. Students must
CODA Standards for Dental Hygiene Programs
Standard 2: Educational Program:
Curriculum content: Dental sciences content must include tooth morphology, head, neck and oral
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IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
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Lesson Preparation Checklist
Prepare lecture from TEACH lecture slides available on Evolve.
Materials and Supplies
computer
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 27.1: Differences in Bones and Normal Anatomic
Landmarks of the Maxilla
STUDENT PREPARATION (7 hrs)
1
READ Textbook (pp. 312-334)
ANSWER Textbook
Quiz Questions: Matching, questions 1-8 (p. 335)
2
READ Textbook (pp. 312-313)
3
READ Textbook (pp. 313-315)
ANSWER Workbook Module 5: Digital Imaging Basics and Normal Anatomy Basics
Identification, questions 1-13 (p. 183)
4
READ Textbook (pp. 315-323)
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
50-Minute Lesson Plan
Lesson 27.1: Differences in Bones and Normal Anatomic
Landmarks of the Maxilla
LECTURE OUTLINE (25 min)
1
&
2
KEY TERMS AND BONE DIFFERENCES: SLIDES 4-6 (pp. 312334)
Discuss the key terms associated with normal anatomy on intraoral images.
Describe the difference between cortical and cancellous bone.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 25 min)
1
&
2
REVIEW (15 min; 20 min)
Using the key terms flash cards that the students prepared as a homework assignment, have
the students quiz each other with the flash cards. Correct their pronunciation as needed.
Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
Divide the class into small groups, and provide each group with several periapical radiographs
Appropriate Setting: Online
3
REVIEW (15 min)
Divide the class into small groups, and provide each group with a human skull model. Have the
groups identify processes, ridges, spines, tubercles, tuberosities, foramina, canals, fossae,
sinuses, septa, and sutures of the skull. Have the students label their skull with the proper
anatomic name with Post-it notes. Provide feedback as necessary.
Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
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IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION
What is the study of anatomy, and why is it important for dental professionals to learn about
anatomy?
Discussion Guidelines: Anatomy is the study of the human body’s shape and structure. Sciences form
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IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 27.2: Normal Anatomic Landmarks of the Mandible
and Tooth Anatomy
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
Textbook Objectives Covered
5. 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.
National Standards Covered
ABHES DAI (Dental Assisting I Basic)
Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
Dental Sciences:
Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral Cavity (17.a)
instruction. (17.c)
ABHES DAII (Dental Assisting II Advanced)
Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
Dental Sciences:
Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral Cavity (19.a)
instruction. (19.c)
CODA Standards for Dental Assisting Programs
Standard 2: Educational Program:
The curriculum must include content at the in-depth level in dental radiology. Students must
CODA Standards for Dental Hygiene Programs
Standard 2: Educational Program:
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Lesson Preparation Checklist
Prepare lecture from TEACH lecture slides available on Evolve.
Materials and Supplies
computer
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 27.2: Normal Anatomic Landmarks of the Mandible
and Tooth Anatomy
STUDENT PREPARATION (5 hrs)
5
6
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
50-Minute Lesson Plan
Lesson 27.2: Normal Anatomic Landmarks of the Mandible
and Tooth Anatomy
LECTURE OUTLINE (30 min)
5
NORMAL ANATOMIC LANDMARKS OF THE MANDIBLE: SLIDES 3246 (pp. 323-330)
Discuss the following related to normal anatomic landmarks of the mandible on a human skull:
the normal anatomic landmarks of the mandible on a human skull, the normal anatomic
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 20 min)
5
should post their answers and conduct an online discussion in comments. Each student should
REVIEW (15 min each)
Divide the class into small groups, and have each group label the normal anatomic landmarks
of the mandible on the human skull model with Post-it notes. Provide feedback as necessary.
Appropriate Setting: Online
6
REVIEW (15 min)
Divide the class into small groups, and have each group identify each of the normal anatomic
landmarks of a tooth. Then have the students identify whether the landmark is radiolucent or
radiopaque. Provide feedback as necessary.
Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
7
Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
REVIEW (15 min)
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CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION
A patient has headaches caused by joint problems. What is this joint and how does it move? How
does it cause headaches?
Discussion Guidelines: The patient is suffering from temporomandibular disorder (TMD) which results
from problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ is the joint on either side of the head
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Assessments
Chapter 27: Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images
ASSESSMENTS BY OBJECTIVE
1
Test Bank: Multiple Choice, questions 1-5
Identification, questions 1-13 (p. 183)
Workbook Module 5: Digital Imaging Basics and Normal Anatomy Basics
Normal Anatomy Crossword Puzzle 1, questions 1-24 (pp. 179-180)
Normal Anatomy Crossword Puzzle 2, questions 1-31 (pp. 181-182)
4
Identification: Fig. 27-6, questions 1-3, 7-9 (p. 188)
Labeling Exercise, questions 1-21, 33-35 (pp. 189-190, 193)
Identification, questions 1, 2, 4-8, 10-12, 17, 19-22, 32 (pp. 194-195)
Identification, questions 3-5, 8, 10, 14, 15, 22-25, 31, 33 (p. 184)
Identification: Fig. 27-1, questions 2, 6-9 (p. 185)
Identification: Fig. 27-5, questions 6-9 (p. 187)
Identification: Fig. 27-6, questions 4-6 (p. 188)
Labeling Exercise, questions 22-32, 36 (pp. 191-193)
Evolve Instructor Resources
Test Bank: Multiple Choice, questions 13-36, 65-67, 71, 74
Workbook Module 5: Digital Imaging Basics and Normal Anatomy Basics
Identification, questions 14-31 (p. 183)
Identification, questions 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16-21, 26-30, 34-36 (p. 184)
Identification: Fig. 27-1, questions 1, 3-5 (p. 185)
Identification: Fig. 27-4, questions 1-5 (p. 187)
Identification, questions 13-16, 18, 23, 27, 28, 30, 31 (pp. 194-195)
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Evolve Instructor Resources
Test Bank: Multiple Choice, questions 57-62
Workbook Module 5: Digital Imaging Basics and Normal Anatomy Basics
Identification, questions 45-55 (p. 183)
Identification, questions 1, 12, 32 (p. 184)
Identification: Fig. 27-2, questions 1-7 (p. 186)
Identification, questions 3, 9, 24-26, 29 (pp. 194-195)