Dental X-ray machines

["Robert Gunter" <rjgunter@icnpharm.com>]

Greetings all,

I would like to know the effective filtration of a standard dental X-ray
machine.  Is there usually Berillium plus some other material (Cu or Al)?  Also,
if there is a "standard" filtration package that is generally used (x mm Cu, y
mm Al, etc).

Also, I am under the impression that they generally run between 50 - 80 kVp.  Is
this the case?

Any pointers toward established web sites would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob


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Robert J. Gunter         Tel: (714) 545-0100

Sr. Technical Specialist      Tel: (800) 548-5100 Ext. 2414

ICN Biomedicals, Inc.         Fax: (714) 668-3149

Dosimetry Division       Email: rjgunter@icnpharm.com

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