2023
DOI: 10.5624/isd.20230137
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Hand-held dental X-ray device: Attention to correct use

Guilherme Ceschia Martins,
Thaíza Gonçalves Rocha,
Thaís de Lima Azeredo
et al.
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“…The shielding of the dentist from radiation due to backscatter and leakage from the tube can be reduced using a backscatter shield of 0.5 mm thickness and 15.2 cm diameter, personal protective equipment including lead apron of minimum 0.25 mm thickness, lead gloves, and a thyroid collar. [ 2 7 8 ] Radiation leakage can be further reduced by surrounding the X-ray tube with heavy metal compounds. [ 2 ]…”
Section: Shieldingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The shielding of the dentist from radiation due to backscatter and leakage from the tube can be reduced using a backscatter shield of 0.5 mm thickness and 15.2 cm diameter, personal protective equipment including lead apron of minimum 0.25 mm thickness, lead gloves, and a thyroid collar. [ 2 7 8 ] Radiation leakage can be further reduced by surrounding the X-ray tube with heavy metal compounds. [ 2 ]…”
Section: Shieldingmentioning
confidence: 99%