Hosseini Pooya SM, Hafezi L, Manafi F, Talaeipour AR. Assessment of the radiological safety of a Genoray portable dental X-ray unit.
Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2014;
44:20140255. [PMID:
25343709 PMCID:
PMC4614165 DOI:
10.1259/dmfr.20140255]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Revised: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
The portable dental radiographic systems are generally used in emergency situations (e.g. during natural disasters) for disabled/aged patients and in patient rooms. This study assesses the output exposure of a portable dental radiographic system measured using thermoluminescent dosemeters (TLDs).
METHODS
Occupational exposure of the operator was determined when the portable dental unit was used for mandibular and maxillary teeth exposure.
RESULTS
The doses of some critical organs of an operator were measured using TLDs implanted within the Rando phantom.
CONCLUSIONS
Considering the annual organ dose limits, the eye lens dose limit is the main factor determining the frequency of system application.
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