Comparison of Surface Equivalent Dose in CBCT, Digital Panoramic and Intra-Oral X-Ray Generators Using InstadoseTM Device: An In-Vitro Study

Background: Radiation protection in the dental examination is often overlooked because doses delivered are negligible. However, volume of radiological examinations will constitute almost 15% all carried out medical field. Aim: This study aims to evaluate and compare surface equivalent dose on various target organs from radiology devices RINN phantom, effect numerous scanning protocols said using dosimetry badge (Instadose). Objectives: The main objective critical organ regions facial region with help an Instadose device between 2D programs against 3D programs. Materials Methods: phantom was mounted a chair for use Planmeca ProMax Classic intraoral ProX. Models. An placed anatomical landmarks, radiographic exposure were applied vary parameters. calculated by connecting dosimeter laptop performing instant reading output software. Results: Thyroid showed mean 0.350, 0.0000, 0.0133, 0.0000 response machine ProX, Panoramic, CBCT, CBCT ULD mode respectively. absorbed left salivary glands found be significantly lower than right panoramic exposures. Conclusion: It revealed that significant reduction when applying Ultra-Low Dose protocol noticed, it reached up 100% thyroid. also noted there no need thyroid collar Panoramic Maintaining KVp at constant time as variant caused change received floor mouth gland.