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Why does one have to wear a heavy lead apron during a dental X ray?
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∙ 12y ago
To absorb the x-rays. Dentists and dental technicians might x-ray several people each day and the long term effect of the exposure could kill them if they didn't protect themselves.
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because lead has high atomic number: 82, and it has high density which makes it resistent to radiation. that is why you have to wear lead apron.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoit is bcos lead is a good radiator of uv rays!thus they do
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Can a dental lead apron can be fold?
Folding the lead apron is not recommended. This can result in creases in the protective barrier, reducing its effectiveness. The apron should be hung up or laid out in such a way that it is flat with no folds.
Why is a lead apron not completely effective in protecting a pregnant woman during a computed tomography scan?
most radiation, known as scatter, travels through the body and is not blocked by the apron.
When getting an x-ray why do they use the lead blanket?
To protect from stray radiation. Yes, it seems a little silly: "Here, put on this vest while I aim the barrel of this thing right at your head" but the thought is more along the lines of "We've got to send them streaming through your jaw, there's no help for that, but we might as well protect the rest of your body."
Why do radiographers wear a lead apron?
to absorb all the gamma rays
What material is heavy?
Lead is heavy.
What should you wear for an x-ray?
Lead apron will be provided. Clothing doesn't matter.
What is the smock that you put on before taking an X ray called?
It is called a lead apron.
What type of protective covering is used for skull x rays?
protective covering (a lead apron)
What is the simile meaning of As heavy as lead?
The simile "as heavy as lead" means something is extremely heavy or burdensome. Lead is a dense and weighty material, so when an object or situation is compared to lead, it conveys a sense of great heaviness.
Is a lead heavy?
Yes
Fluoride deficiency is best known to lead to?
Dental decay
What are heavy metal used in paint batteries and radiation shields?
Heavy metals as lead retain nuclear radiations.
