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#17717 06-21-2005 11:56 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Eva,
You have stated what I have been telling my patients for almost 35 years about the low risk of dental x-rays. With proper positioning of the patient, calibrated machines, use of lead aprons and thyroid collars, exposure is minimal.
There is no set interval for taking x-rays for every patient. The guidelines, however are:
1. Full sets every 3-5 years.
2. Bitewings every 6-18 months.
These are just guidelines and the interval should be based upon the patient's past history of problems.
As far as digital x-rays are concerned, in my opinion the quality of the pictures are improving as we speak, but they are not as good as regular radiographs in showing detail and are much harder to see subtle changes.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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