title: Protecting osseointegrating implants from x-rays.
abstract: During implant integration, it may be important to shield the implants from the possible detrimental effects of ionizing radiation. This paper offers a simple, effective method for shielding such areas while making radiographs of other areas of the mouth.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: von Krammer
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology / Q000528:radiation effects; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D007854:Lead