Published December 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Comparison of x-radiation doses between conventional and rare earth panoramic radiographic techniques

  • 1. Univ. of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor (USA)

Description

The radiation dose to radiobiologically critical organs at various anatomic sites in a phantom was compared with the use of rare earth screen/film combinations and calcium tungstate screen/film combinations. Rare earth screens and films produced a reduction in dose up to 40% to 50% depending on the anatomic site

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
6
Series
Oral Surg., Oral Med., Oral Pathol.
Journal Page Range
776-781
ISSN
0030-4220
CODEN
OSOMA