Dental Radiation Exposure of Children

Statistical data from this study was that 17 children had 0.04 to 0.06 micronucleus cells before exposure and 0.05 to 0.06 micronucleus cells after exposure to X-rays. An appropriate setting of dental radiation for children with little change shows that they are harmless. (Ribeiro, 2007) Basically this study shows that the results show that tooth X-rays can induce cytotoxic effects on oral mucosal cells. Certain groups of children have never shown additional problems caused by X-rays, but we can not say that they are not good in later life.

Background dental radiation and dental related radiation exposure contribute little to the total exposure of all sources. The National Radiological Protection Measurement Committee (NCRP) estimates that the average effective radiation dose for all radiation sources in the U.S. is 2 mSv per year. Approximately half of radiation source's artificial radiation exposure is about 1 mSv. Dental X-rays account for about 5% of medical X-ray and fluoroscopic effective dose (Table 1).

It is said that intraoral X-ray photography has a low exposure dose that patients allow. Depending on some sources trusted, the dental patient receives an exposure dose equivalent to a background radiation exposure for several days, or a dose similar to the dose received during the flight of the off-road aircraft. Film is an inexpensive and reliable image receiver for dental radiography, but since the advantages of digital dental radiography include providing low radiation dose radiographs, digital dental radiography is More preferable. Fast availability, possibility of images. Enhanced, no film processing chemicals required

The 1999 Ionizing Radiation Regulation (IRR 99) is primarily targeted at patients with radiation equipment, public and medical staff protection, and 2000 ionizing radiation (medical radiation) regulation (IR (ME) R2000). Protection: Including employee safe and effective use of radiation equipment, including the quality of diagnostic information is sufficient and evaluated through periodic clinical audits. And the maintenance equipment is up to date

Dental x-rays are safe, but require very low levels of radiation exposure, so the risk of potentially harmful effects is very small. Dental X-ray tools and techniques are designed to limit radiation exposure to the body and to take any precautionary measures so that radiation exposure is reasonably practicable as low as possible (ALARA principle). Lead aprons can minimize abdominal exposure and can be used without disturbing dental radiography. In addition, the lead-containing thyroid color protects the thyroid gland from radiation, so it should be used as much as possible. Recommended use of lead-containing thyroid color for women of childbearing age, pregnant women and children