Establishment of pediatric local diagnostic reference levels for intraoral radiography

The objective of the present study is to propose a set of regional diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for pediatric intraoral (IO) radiography procedures classified by IO examinations in Tamil Nadu, India. Of the 120 total units, 60 were digital and the remaining 60 units used film as image receptor...

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Published in:Radiation Protection and Environment 2020-04, Vol.43 (2), p.77-81
Main Authors: Amal, Jose, Kumar, A, Govindarajan, K, Manimaran, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dentistry
diagnostic reference level
Diagnostic systems
Digital imaging
incident air kerma
Incisors
Molars
optimization
Pediatrics
radiation safety
Radiography
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Summary:The objective of the present study is to propose a set of regional diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for pediatric intraoral (IO) radiography procedures classified by IO examinations in Tamil Nadu, India. Of the 120 total units, 60 were digital and the remaining 60 units used film as image receptors. The third quartile values obtained for the selected IO examinations ranged from 1.05 mGy for the mandibular incisors to 1.48 mGy for the maxillary molars. The DRLs of the present study compare well with other International published DRLs. Following this primary study, DRLs will be proposed for other regions of the country, to arrive at national DRLs for pediatric IO dentistry.
ISSN:0972-0464
2250-0995
DOI:10.4103/rpe.RPE_9_20