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Drywall construction as a dental radiation barrier

Journal Article · · Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol.; (United States)

Six typical forms of drywall construction have been tested as barriers against primary and secondary dental x-radiation. It is concluded that this widely used type of wall construction is generally effective for this purpose, but with a heavy workload two thicknesses of wallboard on each side of the wall are required to provide a sufficient barrier. In general, no lead need be incorporated in the walls.

Research Organization:
University of Western Ontario, Canada
OSTI ID:
5776242
Journal Information:
Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol.; (United States), Journal Name: Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol.; (United States) Vol. 55:3; ISSN OSOMA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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