SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online

 
vol.24 issue2Changes in somatosensory perception induced by trigeminal injury after Maxillofacial Surgical ProceduresRelationship between the supervisory approach and the satisfaction of the university theses in dentistry author indexsubject indexarticles search
Home Pagealphabetic serial listing  

Services on Demand

Journal

Article

Indicators

Related links

  • Have no similar articlesSimilars in SciELO

Share


Odovtos International Journal of Dental Sciences

On-line version ISSN 2215-3411Print version ISSN 1659-1046

Abstract

BARBA-RAMIREZ, Lucía  and  CASCANTE-SEQUEIRA, Deivi. Update on hand-Held X-Ray devices in dentistry: a literature review. Odovtos [online]. 2022, vol.24, n.2, pp.26-33. ISSN 2215-3411.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15517/ijds.2021.45846.

In the last two decades, the use of portable intraoral X-ray devices, stabilized by the operator, has increased. While all radiographic devices present an inherent risk from ionizing radiation, improper use of portable devices can increase operator exposure. Use of portable devices on a tripod or powered from a protected area is recommended. However, in highly justified cases, for using without these accessories, recommendations should be followed to reduce operator exposure. Because radioprotection is essential when using X-rays, fixed dental radiographic devices should be favored over portable equipment since the first provides a lower radiation dose to the operator.

Keywords : Radiation protection; X-rays; Handheld; Portable; Dental radiography; Diagnostic imaging.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )