Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations
Purpose: The utilization of Ionizing Radiation (IR) in diagnostic dental techniques poses inherent risks, especially when patients are exposed to it repeatedly. Therefore, it is crucial to continuously evaluate and improve the measures taken to protect individuals from the potentially harmful effec...
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Purpose: The utilization of Ionizing Radiation (IR) in diagnostic dental techniques poses inherent risks, especially when patients are exposed to it repeatedly. Therefore, it is crucial to continuously evaluate and improve the measures taken to protect individuals from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation in dental radiology. This study desires to assess the advancements made in recent years regarding ionizing radiation protection measures in the field of dental radiology.
Materials and Methods: A thorough review was conducted using prominent databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source (via EBSCOhost). The primary conclusions and relevant units of measurement are also included. According to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 26 articles were systematically reviewed for this study.
Results: Recent data reveals the urgent need to update radiation protection guidelines to accommodate newer technologies like Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and digital imaging. Digital intraoral X-ray technology has shown promising results in significantly reducing radiation exposure. To ensure standardized practices, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have been defined for CBCT and must be established for different clinical indications. Moreover, advancements in nanotechnology provide potential opportunities for the production of radiation shielding supplies that are lighter and customizable. These innovative materials can prove invaluable for everyday use, offering enhanced protection during extended periods of physical activity. The review findings suggest that samples with nanostructures are more efficient at reducing X-ray energy. The research findings indicate that the implementation of a nanocomposite shield leads to a notable reduction in radiation dose, with a range of 15 to 35%. Given the increasing frequency of dental CBCT imaging and the unmatched dose levels compared to conventional dental radiography, it is imperative to set DRLs in this domain.
Conclusion: This literature review focuses on the most common types of radiation protection in dental radiology, aiming to demonstrate improved techniques for individual protection.
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| spelling | doaj-art-6afa80869b8a4129a3cd6b76e34380322025-02-09T08:55:54ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesFrontiers in Biomedical Technologies2345-58372025-01-0112110.18502/fbt.v12i1.17745Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent InnovationsSaiedeh Sadeghi0Nastaran Saeidi1Ali Salehi2Kamal Attari3Mohammad Ali Irani4Seyed Sasan Aryanezhad5Reza Malekzadeh6Reza Mahmoudi Anzabi7Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Medical Science, Kerman, IranDepartment of Dentistry, Tehran Islamic Azad university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Imam Hossein General Hospital, Beheshti University of Medical Sciences: Tehran, IranEndodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranTehran University of Medical Sciences, Cosmetic Dentistry Fellowship from the university of Genova, Tehran, IranOral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Private Practice, Tehran, IranDepartment of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranDDS Resident of Orthodontics at Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran Purpose: The utilization of Ionizing Radiation (IR) in diagnostic dental techniques poses inherent risks, especially when patients are exposed to it repeatedly. Therefore, it is crucial to continuously evaluate and improve the measures taken to protect individuals from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation in dental radiology. This study desires to assess the advancements made in recent years regarding ionizing radiation protection measures in the field of dental radiology. Materials and Methods: A thorough review was conducted using prominent databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source (via EBSCOhost). The primary conclusions and relevant units of measurement are also included. According to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 26 articles were systematically reviewed for this study. Results: Recent data reveals the urgent need to update radiation protection guidelines to accommodate newer technologies like Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and digital imaging. Digital intraoral X-ray technology has shown promising results in significantly reducing radiation exposure. To ensure standardized practices, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have been defined for CBCT and must be established for different clinical indications. Moreover, advancements in nanotechnology provide potential opportunities for the production of radiation shielding supplies that are lighter and customizable. These innovative materials can prove invaluable for everyday use, offering enhanced protection during extended periods of physical activity. The review findings suggest that samples with nanostructures are more efficient at reducing X-ray energy. The research findings indicate that the implementation of a nanocomposite shield leads to a notable reduction in radiation dose, with a range of 15 to 35%. Given the increasing frequency of dental CBCT imaging and the unmatched dose levels compared to conventional dental radiography, it is imperative to set DRLs in this domain. Conclusion: This literature review focuses on the most common types of radiation protection in dental radiology, aiming to demonstrate improved techniques for individual protection. https://fbt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fbt/article/view/852Dental RadiographyRadiation SafetyX-Ray ShieldingCone Beam Computed TomographyDiagnostic Reference Levels |
| spellingShingle | Saiedeh Sadeghi Nastaran Saeidi Ali Salehi Kamal Attari Mohammad Ali Irani Seyed Sasan Aryanezhad Reza Malekzadeh Reza Mahmoudi Anzabi Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations Frontiers in Biomedical Technologies Dental Radiography Radiation Safety X-Ray Shielding Cone Beam Computed Tomography Diagnostic Reference Levels |
| title | Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations |
| title_full | Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations |
| title_fullStr | Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations |
| title_short | Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations |
| title_sort | advances in radiation protection in oral and dental radiology pragmatic approaches and recent innovations |
| topic | Dental Radiography Radiation Safety X-Ray Shielding Cone Beam Computed Tomography Diagnostic Reference Levels |
| url | https://fbt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fbt/article/view/852 |
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