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Dosimetry in dentistry.
M L Asha, Ingita Chatterjee1, Preeti Patil
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Vidyanagar Hassan, Karnataka, India.
Summary
This review examines dental dosimeters and study results. Modern dental radiography significantly lowers radiation exposure, making technique selection crucial for dose management.
Area of Science:
- Dental Radiology
- Radiation Dosimetry
Background:
- Dosimeters are essential for measuring radiation doses in various applications.
- Accurate dosimetry is critical in dentistry to minimize patient exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review dosimeters utilized in dentistry.
- To synthesize findings from studies employing various dosimeters in dental applications.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed for articles published between 1999 and 2013.
- Keywords included "dosimeters," "dosimeters in dentistry," and "dental dosimetry."
- Selected articles were categorized into biological effects, dosimeter properties, types, and study results.
Main Results:
- The review highlights diverse dosimeter types and their properties relevant to dental settings.
- Studies indicate that advancements in radiographic techniques have led to reduced effective doses.
Conclusions:
- The effective radiation dose in modern dental radiography is generally low.
- The choice of radiological technique is a key factor in determining dental dose delivery.
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