Leaded apron for use in panoramic dental radiography

Journal Article · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Oral Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(80)90293-5· OSTI ID:5942180

Whitcher, B L; Gratt, B M; Sickles, E A

The leaded aprons currently available for use during dental radiography do not protect the thyroid gland from radiation. Conventional aprons may produce artifacts when used with panoramic dental x-ray units. This study measures the dose reduction obtained with an experimental leaded apron designed for use with panoramic dental x-ray units. Skin exposures measured at the thyroid and at the sternum were reduced with the use of the apron. Films produced during the study were free from apron artifacts.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 5942180
• Journal Information: Oral Surg.; (United States), Vol. 49:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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