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Age-Specific Radiation Dose Distributions in Pediatric Intraoral Radiography: A Monte Carlo Analysis Across
Berkant Sezer1, Gamze Coşanan Ata2, Hakan Eren3
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Türkiye.
Young children (5-year-olds) undergoing intraoral radiography receive higher organ radiation doses, particularly to the thyroid, compared to older children. Age-specific radiation safety is crucial for pediatric dental imaging.
Area of Science:
- Radiological Physics
- Pediatric Radiology
- Radiation Biology
Background:
- Intraoral radiography is a common diagnostic tool in pediatric dentistry.
- Radiation dose optimization is critical for minimizing risks in children.
- Understanding age-specific radiation sensitivity is essential for radiation protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify age-specific organ and effective doses in pediatric patients during intraoral radiography.
- To identify pediatric developmental stages associated with increased radiation exposure.
- To evaluate the impact of different exposure settings on radiation doses.
Main Methods:
- Monte Carlo simulations using PCXMC 2.0 software for 5, 10, and 15-year-old age groups.
- Simulated full-mouth intraoral radiographic series with four exposure combinations (60/70 kVp, 3/6 mA).
- Calculated organ dose distributions and effective doses per International Commission on Radiological Protection recommendations.
Main Results:
- Significant age-dependent variations in organ and effective doses were observed.
- Five-year-olds exhibited the highest effective doses (62.4–129.6 μSv) and thyroid doses (3.2x higher).
- Optimized exposure settings (60 kVp/3 mA) reduced doses by over 50%.
Conclusions:
- Age is a significant factor influencing radiation dose in pediatric dental imaging.
- Younger children, particularly 5-year-olds, receive higher organ doses, especially to the thyroid.
- Age-specific radiation protection strategies, considering developmental stage, are vital beyond adjusting exposure settings.
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