The updated legislation regarding the registration of all X-ray machines in dental applications brings the measurement of radiation back into focus. The obligation to register all X-ray machines, with all associated radiation protection analyses, has caused quite a stir. Where previously only a notification obligation applied to devices under 100 kV, these must now be registered.
For this category of devices, it is desirable to be able to perform a reliable measurement of kVp, dose, and related parameters within a very short time. The RaySafe ThinX Intra is a very practical tool that can be used for this purpose. This tool measures radiation in the range of 45 to 100 kVp and can be used with the most common dental X-ray machines.
The RaySafe ThinX Intra enables you to read all relevant parameters at a glance after a single exposure: kVp, Dose, Dose rate, HVL, Time, and Pulses.
Important here are the guidelines provided by the manufacturer of the X-ray machine in question. This information can be found in the service documentation. Check what the intended limit values and margins are that the manufacturer prescribes and compare these with the value to be read on the meter. The image above gives an example of how this works in practice.
In addition to the functional requirements for measuring intraoral X-ray systems, it is also of great importance that the measurement can be applied quickly and easily. The RaySafe ThinX can provide a good solution here.
