title: Radiation doses and risks in dento-maxillofacial radiology.
abstract: Radiation doses and risks in dento-maxillofacial radiology are discussed. The basic processes of interaction between X-rays and living tissue are described and the quantities and units used in dose estimates are defined. Experimental values for doses absorbed by various organs/tissues, mainly in the head and neck region, are presented. The effects of proper collimation and shielding on dose values are demonstrated. Examples from the literature are given. The necessity for and methods for radiation protection in dento-maxillofacial radiography are discussed.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Borrman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Holmberg
mesh_terms: D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000528:radiation effects*