title: [Significance of radiation exposure in dental radiography].
abstract: Radiation exposure must be evaluated in relation to quality improvement. Film contrast can be improved by limiting the exposed area to the film format; a beneficial side effect is the decrease in scatter radiation. Since a monthly evaluation of the x-ray equipment is now mandatory, the incidences of excessive skin exposure can be evaluated and eliminated. The newly developed technology of electronic radiologic diagnosis without film on a monitor promises a further reduction of radiation dose in the future.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sonnabend
mesh_terms: D001417:Background Radiation; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000592:standards*
vernacular_title: Zum Stellenwert der Strahlenbelastung in der zahnarztlichen Rontgendiagnosik.