Absorbed radiation by various tissues during simulated endodontic radiography.
The amount of absorbed radiation by various organs was determined by placing lithium fluoride thermoluminescent chip dosimeters at selected anatomical sites in and on a human-like X-ray phantom and exposing them to radiation at 70- and 90-kV X-ray peaks during simulated endodontic radiography. The mean exposure dose was determined for each anatomical site. The results show that endodontic X-ray doses received by patients are low when compared with other radiographic procedures.
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D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006257:Head / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011859:Radiography