Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 3s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Aanchal Gautam
draanchal21@yahoo.com

Abstract

Background:  Radiographs have been widely used in dentistry for various reasons such as diagnosis, treatment planning, during the treatment procedures and assessment of treatment outcome. The radiograph when made immediately in the dental chair is a real-time diagnostic aid. The potential for undesirable effects must be balanced against the benefits obtained from radiographs. Dentists should address the concerns of patients who question the need for radiographs and allow them to make an informed decision. The dentist should also confirm whether he/she follows all the guidelines and safety precautions of radiation safety while exposing the patient to X-rays so that the deleterious effects of X-rays can be avoided. This will be beneficial to both the patient and especially the dentists who have long term exposure to X-rays.

Keywords: Dental radiographs, deleterious effects, safety guidelines.