| Literature DB >> 6929470 |
B L Whitcher, B M Gratt, E A Sickles.
Abstract
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.Mesh：
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Year: 1980 PMID： 6929470 DOI： 10.1016/0030-4220(80)90293-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol ISSN： 0030-4220