Impact of dental imaging on pregnant women and recommendations for fetal radiation safety: A systematic review
Imaging Sci Dent . 2024 Mar;54(1):1-11. doi: 10.5624/isd.20230177. Epub 2024 Jan 4. Abstract Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the safety of dental imaging in pregnant women with respect to fetal health. Materials and methods: Searches were conducted of the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases in May 2023. The inclusion criteria encompassed cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that focused on the analysis of diagnostic dental imaging in pregnant women, as well as studies utilizing phantoms to simulate imaging examinations. The exclusion criteria consisted of reviews, letters to the editor, book chapters, and abstracts from scientific conferences and seminars. Results: A total of 3,913 articles were identified. Based on a review of the titles and abstracts, 3,892 articles were excluded, leaving 21 articles remaining for full-text review. Of these, 18 were excluded, and 4 additional articles were included as cross-references. Ultimately, 7 articles unde