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Analysis of the Spatial Dose Rates during Dental Panoramic Radiography

치과 파노라마 촬영에서 공간선량률 분석

  • Ko, Jong-Kyung (Department of Radiation Safety Management Commission, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Park, Myeong-Hwan (Department of Radiologic Technology, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Kim, Yongmin (Department of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
  • 고종경 (대구보건대학교 방사선안전관리위원회) ;
  • 박명환 (대구보건대학교 방사선과) ;
  • 김용민 (대구가톨릭대학교 방사선학과)
  • Received : 2016.07.30
  • Accepted : 2016.11.27
  • Published : 2016.12.31

Abstract

A dental panoramic radiography which usually uses low level X-rays is subject to the Nuclear Safety Act when it is installed for the purpose of education. This paper measures radiation dose and spatial dose rate by usage and thereby aims to verify the effectiveness of radiation safety equipment and provide basic information for radiation safety of radiation workers and students. After glass dosimeter (GD-352M) is attached to direct exposure area, the teeth, and indirect exposure area, the eye lens and the thyroid, on the dental radiography head phantom, these exposure areas are measured. Then, after dividing the horizontal into a $45^{\circ}$, it is separated into seven directions which all includes 30, 60, 90, 120 cm distance. The paper shows that the spatial dose rate is the highest at 30 cm and declines as the distance increases. At 30 cm, the spatial dose rate around the starting area of rotation is $3,840{\mu}Sv/h$, which is four times higher than the lowest level $778{\mu}Sv/h$. Furthermore, the spatial dose rate was $408{\mu}Sv/h$ on average at the distance of 60 cm where radiation workers can be located. From a conservative point of view, It is possible to avoid needless exposure to radiation for the purpose of education. However, in case that an unintended exposure to radiation happens within a radiation controlled area, it is still necessary to educate radiation safety. But according to the current Medical Service Act, in medical institutions, even if they are not installed, the equipment such as interlock are obliged by the Nuclear Safety Law, considering that the spatial dose rate of the educational dental panoramic radiography room is low. It seems to be excessive regulation.

저선량 장시간(15초 내외) X선을 조사하는 치과 파노라마 촬영장치는 교육 목적의 사용에는 원자력안전법의 규제를 받으며, 이에 따라 방사선안전 설비(경보장치, 인터록)를 설치해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 치과 파노라마 촬영에서 방사선량 및 공간선량률을 측정하여 방사선안전 설비의 실효성을 확인하고 방사선작업종사자 및 수시출입자 등의 방사선방호를 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 치과 파노라마 전용팬텀의 직접 피폭부위인 치아와 간접 피폭부위인 수정체와 갑상선에서 유리선량계 소자(GD-352M)를 부착한 후 X선을 3회 반복 조사하여 형광유리선량계 시스템으로 선량을 판독하였다. 팬텀 절치부를 중심으로 한 수평면을 $45^{\circ}$ 각도로 분류하여 7방향으로 구획하여 각 방향마다 30, 60, 90, 120 cm의 거리에서 공간선량률을 측정하였다. 직접 피폭부위는 최대 $984.5{\mu}Gy$가 측정되었다. 공간선량률은 30 cm에서 가장 높게 나타났으며, 120 cm로 거리가 증가할수록 선량이 감소하였다. 방향에 따라서는 30 cm 거리에서 회전 시작부위의 공간선량률이 $3,840{\mu}Sv/h$로 가장 낮은 부위인 $778{\mu}Sv/h$에 비해 4배 차이가 났다. 방사선작업종사자가 위치할 수 있는 60 cm 거리에서의 공간선량률은 평균 $408{\mu}Sv/h$로 측정되었다. 보수적인 관점에서 방사선관리구역 내에 의도하지 않은 피폭이 발생하는 경우를 대비하여 피폭선량 예측이 가능하도록 공간선량률에 대한 방사선안전 교육이 필요하지만, 현재 의료법에 의해 의료기관에서는 설치하지 않아도 되는 인터록 등의 설비는 교육용 치과 파노라마 촬영실의 공간선량률이 낮은 것을 감안할 때 원자력안전법에서 의무화 되어 있는 것은 과한 규제로 사료된다.

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