filtration
Filters out the long-wave, low-energy x-rays. Results in a higher energy and more penetrating useful beam
inherent
Equivalent to .5 to 1mm of aluminum (Parts of tubehead=Insulating oil, glass window, tubehead seal
added
aluminum disks placed between collimator and tubehead seal. Added in .5mm increments
inherent+added
total filtration
lead apron
Flexible shield placed over chest and lap to protect reproductive and blood forming organs
thyroid collar
Flexible lead shield for the tissue-sensitive thyroid gland. May be separate or attached to the lead apron. Intraoral exposures only
monitoring
Identifies excessive exposure by monitoring equipment & personnel
mucotitis
Redness & inflammation & sloughing of the mucous membranes
Xerostomia
dry mouth
radiation caries
rampant and rapid form of caries when salivary glands are damaged = reduced flow, decreased pH, reduced buffering capacity, & increased viscosity
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing due to lack of lubrication from saliva
OSTEORADIONECROSIS OF ALVEOLAR BONE
bone death