MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022): Volume 11 Issue 1 April 2022

The effect of dental X-ray on the cells of the human body: Pengaruh radiasi kedokteran gigi terhadap sel tubuh manusia

Sarianoferni (Departement of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology Universitas Hang Tuah, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Eha Renwi Astuti (Departement of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2022

Abstract

Diagnostic radiology supports the detection of diseases and disorders in the oral cavity, disease progression, and treatment plan-ning, which is indispensable in the field of dentistry. Improvements in imaging technology have consequently increased the use of radiography. The effective dose is relatively low, but the need for repeated radiographic examinations results in an increase in the total dose received. This repeated increases the reception of radiation doses for both patients and workers. This paper reviews the ability of X-rays to penetrate solid objects for diagnostic purposes and the biological effects they cause on human cells. Dental X-ray radiation has many benefits but also has the potential to interfere with the health of cells and tissues. Its use must be ma-naged properly and carefully. Radiation protection procedures for patients, radiographers, and the surrounding environment should be a major concern.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MDJ

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

The journal receives a manuscript from the following area below Dentistry science and development with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach: Dental Public Health and Epidemiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Conservation and Endodontics Preventive Dentistry Biomedical Dentistry ...