Protection of pregnant women in oral radiology
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Dental x-rays are necessary to diagnose and monitor multiple oral diseases. However, due to the well-known stochastic effects of dental X-rays, it is essential to guarantee patient protection. Pregnant women deserve special attention because the fetus is highly vulnerable to radiation, especially in the first weeks. Some recommendations for radiological protection in this population are the use of radiographs has been justified; conduct the study 10 days after the onset of menstruation; inform the pregnant woman about the procedure to avoid fear; optimize the procedure (collimated beam, high kVp, manual trip control, regular calibration etc.) and use a lead apron only if the optimization conditions are insufficient.
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