Patient radiation dose in conventional and xerographic cephalography

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Am. J. Orthod.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9416(79)90255-0· OSTI ID:6984915

Copley, R L; Glaze, S A; Bushong, S C; West, D C

A comparison of the radiation doses for xeroradiographic and conventional film screen cephalography was made. Alderson tissue-equivalent phantoms were used for patient simulation. An optimum technique in terms of patient dose and image quality indicated that the dose for the Xerox process ranged from five to eleven times greater than that for the conventional process for entrance and exit exposures, respectively. This dose, however, falls within an acceptable range for other dental and medical radiation doses. It is recommended that conventional cephalography be used for routine purposes and that xeroradiography be reserved for situations requiring the increased image quality that the process affords.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas, Houston
• OSTI ID: 6984915
• Journal Information: Am. J. Orthod.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Orthod.; (United States) Vol. 76:5; ISSN AJOHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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