Equipo portátil de rayos x: aplicación en el área odontológica

Abstract

Portable dental x-ray units have been widely used in disaster situations and dental care in patients with limited mobility, for their easy-handling and transport, their specific characteristics make them suitable tools for routine dental practice, such as small size, wireless operation and cost reduction in terms of infrastructure. Despite its advantages, exposure to ionizing radiation suffered by the operator should be considered, there will be a negligible increase in exposure levels when using these devices but remaining below the recommended levels. However, they could represent an increase in what a zero exposure should be when using a fixed device. To properly apply the radiological protection norms and to use personal dosimetry, will reduce the risks of biological effects in the exposed professional when performing a radiological safe practice