Alerta sobre a importância do conhecimento das radiações ionizantes e uso de protetores plumbíferos na radiologia odontológica
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: It is believed that all health professionals who deal directly with imaging exams should know and understand the importance of radiobiology and radioprotection for procedures in which the use of X-rays is necessary, thus avoiding unnecessary exposure and harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Objective: To verify the potential of lead protectors as a method of radioprotection in dental offices as a means of reducing levels of exposure to ionizing radiation. Methodology: It consists of a literature review, carried out between March and September 2021, based on the search for complete systematic review articles and math-analysis of the last 10 (ten) years, in English and Portuguese, selected in consultation with PubMEd, from Medline source, using as keywords: dental radiology; ionizing radiation; radiological protection/radiobiology; Radiological PPE. Specifically in humans from studies in humans, were filtered 20 articles involving radiation doses from the 4,627 listed in the search. Conclusion: Regarding the knowledge of Dental Surgeons, when individual research are narrowed and compiled in order to obtain an overall picture, it is possible to establish that knowledge about radiology and radiation protection standards are scarce, and often times, lack of knowledge, can lead to malpractice, and negligence, causing accidents. The studies strongly demonstrate the need for a new vision regarding the discipline of radiology in undergraduate and specialization courses. In order to adequately prepare future professionals. Thus, minimizing possible accidents inherent to radiological practice.
Source: E-Acadêmica
Institution: Universidade Brasil
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3207164635