Oral Radiology

ALARA: Principles Of Radiation Protection What is ALARA principle. discuss the radiation protection for dental patient. Answer. ALARA means “as low as reasonably achievable” ALARAprinciple recognizes the possibility that no matter how small the dosage is some stochastic effect may occur. ALARA Principle is as Follows: In radiation workers: Occupationally exposed … [Read more...] about Alara: Principles Of Radiation Protection

Biological Effects Of Radiation Discuss in detail the biological effects of radiation on human tissue. Answer. Biological effects of radiation are considered under the following headings: Radiation On Human Tissue Classification 1 Somatic: The Effect of radiation that occurs in exposed individuals during their lifetime is known as the somatic effect. Except for the … [Read more...] about Biological Effects Of Radiation

Thermoluminescent Dosimeters Write short note on TLD badges. or Write short note on TLD Answer. The full form of TLD badge is Thermoluminescence Dosimeter badge. TLD badge is used for measurement of actual dose received by operator or patient due to radiography or radiotherapy exposure and are personal monitoring devices. It is easily placed over the body since its … [Read more...] about Thermoluminescent Dosimeters

Interaction Of X-Ray With Matter Write in detail about interaction of X-rays with matter. Answer. As X-rays strike the matter such as tissue of the patient, photons interact with atoms in the absorber and have three possible fates, i.e. Coherent scattering (8%) Photoelectric effect (30%) Compton scattering (62%) "Understanding the role of X-ray interactions in … [Read more...] about Interaction Of X-Ray With Matter

Radiation Safety In Dentistry Discuss radiation protection method in detail. or Discuss in detail about radiation protection in dental radiology. or Write a short note on radiation safety measures for operator and patients. Answer. Protection of Patient X-ray machine: Good machines of reputed companies should be used. Selection of film: F- and E-speed films are … [Read more...] about Radiation Safety In Dentistry