SynthesisEuropean archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry2020
Outcomes of different radioprotective precautions in children undergoing dental radiography: a systematic review.
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- Cancer risk from low-dose ionizing radiation in dental imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Best clinical practice guidance for prescribing dental radiographs in children and adolescents: an EAPD policy document.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2020Pooled it
- Image sharpening improves the visibility of reference points on low-dose lateral cephalometric radiographs: a phantom study.Dento maxillo facial radiology · 2026Article
- Lateral Cephalometric Radiography: Principles, Common Positioning Errors, and AI-Driven Quality Control.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Comparative Dosimetry of Handheld Versus Wall-Mounted Intraoral X-ray Systems: A Phantom-Based Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Low-Dose Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Swedish Pediatric Patients With Alveolar Clefts Following Alveolar Bone Grafting-A Clinical Study.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2024Observational
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- Development of an open project rectangular collimator for use with intraoral dental X-ray unit.Radiological physics and technology · 2024Article
- Occlusal Radiographs in a Turkish Pediatric Subpopulation.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2024Article
- Impact of dental imaging on pregnant women and recommendations for fetal radiation safety: A systematic review.Imaging science in dentistry · 2024Review
- Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications.Restorative dentistry & endodontics · 2024Review
- Comparison of the short-term effects of tooth-bone-borne and tooth-borne rapid maxillary expansion in older adolescents.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2024Article
- Revised FDI criteria for evaluating direct and indirect dental restorations-recommendations for its clinical use, interpretation, and reporting.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Do preterm-born children and adolescents have greater need for dental care as compared to full term-born controls?BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Evaluation of requirement of taking panoramic radiographs in children less than 6 years of age - A retrospective study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- CBCT image artefacts generated by implants located inside the field of view or in the exomass.Dento maxillo facial radiology · 2022Article
- Orthodontists' criteria for prescribing cone-beam computed tomography-a multi-country survey.Clinical oral investigations · 2022Article
- Cone beam CT optimisation for detection of vertical root fracture with metal in the field of view or the exomass.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- A meta-review of effective doses in dental and maxillofacial cone beam CT using the ROBIS tool.The British journal of radiology · 2021Review
- Modern 3D cephalometry in pediatric orthodontics-downsizing the FOV and development of a new 3D cephalometric analysis within a minimized large FOV for dose reduction.Clinical oral investigations · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate the effectiveness of all radioprotective measures in underage patients who undergo a dental radiodiagnostic examination.
methodsA systematic review was performed including randomised controlled trials (RCTs), or cluster trials, cohort studies, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies and comparative in vitro research. These studies examined the healthy underage human population (below 18 years) undergoing a dental radiodiagnostic examination. All radioprotective measures were included except for justification as an intervention. The primary outcomes were in vivo mortality and morbidity. Some surrogate or indirect outcomes such as in vitro effective dose and organ absorbed doses were also accepted. Secondary outcomes with regards to image quality and therapeutic value were also analysed.
resultsEighteen papers were eligible for implementation. Fifteen studies underwent narrative synthesis. Regression analysis was performed on three studies.
conclusionThe following radioprotective measures can reduce the exposure dose. For lateral cephalometry: collimation, filtration, the fastest receptor type and circumstantial thyroid shielding. For oblique lateral radiographs: the shortest exposure time, a smaller horizontal angulation, a longer focus to skin distance. For intraoral radiography: rectangular collimation, the fastest image receptor speed and thyroid shielding when the thyroid gland is in line of or very close to the primary beam. For panoramic radiographs: collimation, the fastest receptor type and the use of automatic exposure control (AEC) or manual adjustment of intensity. For cone-beam computed tomography: collimation, the largest voxels size in relation to the treatment need, change in image settings such as ultra-low dose settings, shorter exposure time, a lower amount of projections, lower beam intensity, reduction of the potential, use of a thyroid shield except in two situations and the use of AEC. All of the changes in exposure parameters should be performed while maintaining a sufficient therapeutic value on an individual and indication-based level.
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