Effective dose comparison between stitched and single FOV in CBCT protocols for complete dental arcade

Evidence of genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of X-rays in the oral mucosa epithelium of adults subjected to cone beam CT

“…2,8 The interpretation of the real clinical significance of these findings, and their relationship to a probable carcinogenic potential, should be made with parsimony, since the magnitude of the effects of radiation exposure depends primarily on the dose and frequency used, as well as on the individual's ability to repair such damage. 36 In this sense, it should be considered that the mean effective doses for the partial (25 μSv) and total (44.5 μSv)CBCT scans [37][38][39] were well below the effective dose limit in 1 year recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (1 mSv). 40 Thus, as long as the request for CBCT acquisitions is performed in a rational manner, respecting the indication limits and the maximum annual dose of X radiation, it is possible to suggest that the accomplishment of this complementary examination would have practically inexpressive repercussions for the patient.…”

Organ dose estimates for six dental cone beam CT scan protocols using Monte Carlo simulations

“…The effective dose values presented below in table 3 were compared with the studies conducted with TLD for the same protocols [6,7]. The maximum and minimum differences found were: (20% to 6%); (37% to 20%) and (21% to 3%) for protocols P2; P3 and P6 respectively.…”

“…A specific objective was to demonstrate the usefulness of this implementation for educational purposes. The results will be compared with values obtained using dosimeters (TLD) inserted in an anthropomorphic phantom in previously published studies [6,7].…”