A leaded apron for use in panoramic dental radiography.
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.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000528:radiation effects
D007854:Lead