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The Effective Dose Of Different Scanning Protocols Using The Sirona Galileos® Comfort Cbct Scanner, David R. Chambers
The Effective Dose Of Different Scanning Protocols Using The Sirona Galileos® Comfort Cbct Scanner, David R. Chambers
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Introduction: Cone Beam CT imaging is prevalent in dentistry yet much is unknown with regard to how radiation dose to the patient varies between different CBCT scanners and imaging protocols. Scanner and protocol specific effective dose calculations will aid in optimizing individualized protocols for clinical applications.
Purpose: To determine the effective dose for a range of imaging protocols using the Sirona GALILEOS Comfort CBCT scanner.
Materials and Methods: Calibrated InLight nanoDot OSL dosimeters (Landauer, Glenwood, Ill) were placed at 26 select sites in the head and neck of a modified, human tissue-equivalent RANDO phantom. Effective dose was calculated using …