Re[2]: Lead Aprons in Dentistry

[tdc@ehssun.lbl.gov]

>Incidentally, I have often wondered why lead aprons are so 
>vigorously discussed for dental radiography when they are 
>rarely if ever mentioned for high-dose medical radiologic 
>procedures, such as angiography.

but gonadal shielding IS - where it does not interfere with the exam - and
any aprons I have ever seen required for dental exams are lap aprons - thus
I presume the issue is gonadal shielding too.

Also I'd guess the risk/benefit (and anticipated longevity and well as
typical patient age) for high dose procedures - is a whole different
equation.

Ted de Castro
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