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What is a safe time gap between full-mouth x-rays performed in a dental office and panoramic x-rays in oral surgeon office? my concern is amount of radiation?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

For both procedures the total amount of radiation is much less than the radiation of a CT of the head so you do not have to worry much.

Answered 10/22/2022

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No worries. Radiation is minimal, and the chances of developing health issues before your turn 100 are virtually zero.

Answered 10/22/2022

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Different diagnostic tests. FMXR shows cavities, bone levels. Panorex shows surrounding jaw bones. Total radiation less than you would get during a long airplane flight, or a day in the mountains, or 2 days on the beach. Your doctors can't work blind.

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