A review of biological effects and potential risks associated with ultraviolet radiation as used in dentistry. Technical report
Description
Several dental procedures, recently developed and currently in use by the dental profession, involve the use of near or far ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the oral cavity. Recent studies on the biological effects of near and far UV radiation suggest potential risks to individuals from excessive UV exposure. In this paper the dental procedures are briefly described, the bases for UV safety standards are reviewed, effects of UV exposure to the skin and eyes and how these effects may relate to oral mucosa exposure are considered, potential modes of action by UV radiation on oral tissues as suggested by cell culture studies are summarized, and potential risks from UV exposure of individuals which might result from the dental procedures are discussed
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Publishing Information
- Imprint Pagination
- 41 p.
- Report number
- PB--254273
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 8328074
- Subject category
- S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
- Descriptors DEI
- BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DENTISTRY; EYES; ORAL CAVITY; PATIENTS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION HAZARDS; RECOMMENDATIONS; SKIN; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
- Descriptors DEC
- BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BODY; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; HAZARDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS; SENSE ORGANS
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- Secondary number(s)
- FDA/BRH--76/40; DHEW/PUBL/FDA--76/8021.