Whitcher B L, Gratt B M, Sickles E A
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1980 May;49(5):467-70. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(80)90293-5.
The leaded aprons currently available for use during dental radiography do not protect the thyroid gland from radiation. Conventional aprons may produce artifacts when used with panoramic dental x-ray units. This study measures the dose reduction obtained with an experimental leaded apron designed for use with panoramic dental x-ray units. Skin exposures measured at the thyroid and at the sternum were reduced with the use of the apron. Films produced during the study were free from apron artifacts.