Scattered radiation grids in cephalometric radiography

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Am. J. Orthod. Dentofacial Orthop.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0889-5406(86)90008-9· OSTI ID:6780295

Price, C

Scattered radiation grids are routinely used in medical radiological examinations of the skull, but less commonly in cephalometric radiography. Because the grids involve an increased radiation dose, it is necessary to determine whether the diagnostic quality of cephalometric radiographs is improved by a grid to an extent that justifies this increased dose. This investigation has failed to demonstrate any improvement in the identification of five landmarks. It is thus concluded that there is no justification for the use of scattered radiation grids in cephalometric radiography.

• Research Organization: Univ. of British Columbia, Vancouver
• OSTI ID: 6780295
• Journal Information: Am. J. Orthod. Dentofacial Orthop.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Orthod. Dentofacial Orthop.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN AJOOE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
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BRAIN
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DOSES
ELECTRODES
EVALUATION
GRIDS
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
RADIATION DOSES
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RISK ASSESSMENT
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