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Are dental radiographs dangerous?

치과방사선영상 검사는 위험한 술식인가?

  • Lee, Byung-Do (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Wonkwang Dental Research Institute)
  • 이병도 (원광대학교 치과대학 영상치의학교실, 원광치의학연구소)
  • Received : 2015.07.27
  • Accepted : 2015.12.28
  • Published : 2016.02.01
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Abstract

Radiographs can help in the diagnosis and treatment planning, but the exposure to ionizing radiation may elevate the risk of developing cancer in a person's lifetime. The objective of this review is to briefly summarize 1) radiation risk, especially cancer risks associated with diagnostic imaging, 2) linear, non-threshold (LNT) hypothesis, 3) the risks of radiation exposure to a fetus, and 4) the campaign of Image Gently. The individual risk of radiation-related cancer from any single medical imaging procedure is extremely small and it is not likely to be cancer risk at doses lower than 100 mGy, but patients may be harmed by avoiding diagnostic imaging due to fear of radiation hazard. Dentists need to understand the radiation doses delivered by various radiographic techniques and the acceptable exposure thresholds to effectively advise the patient and to reduce the unnecessary radiation

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Supported by : 원광대학교

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