Cone-beam computed tomography: Time to move from ALARA to ALADA.
10.5624/isd.2015.45.4.263
- Author:
Prashant P JAJU
1
;
Sushma P JAJU
Author Information
1. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, India. docprashant_jaju@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Radiation, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Dental Implants
- MeSH:
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography*;
Dental Implants;
Dentists;
Diagnosis;
Education;
Humans;
Referral and Consultation;
Specialization
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry
2015;45(4):263-265
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is routinely recommended for dental diagnosis and treatment planning. CBCT exposes patients to less radiation than does conventional CT. Still, lack of proper education among dentists and specialists is resulting in improper referral for CBCT. In addition, aiming to generate high-quality images, operators may increase the radiation dose, which can expose the patient to unnecessary risk. This letter advocates appropriate radiation dosing during CBCT to the benefit of both patients and dentists, and supports moving from the concept of "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA) to "as low as diagnostically acceptable" (ALADA).
