Estimation of Surface Radiation Dosage to Thyroid Gland and Lower Abdomen While Using Intraoral Periapical Radiography: A Phantom Study

Background and objective Every dose of radiation has the potential to cause biological harm. Quantitative assessment of radiation doses to radiosensitive organs can aid dental professionals in taking the appropriate protective measures against radiation. This data may also be used among the general public to alleviate fears of radiation exposure in dental radiography. This study aimed to estimate the surface radiation dose at the level of the...