Radiation Effects

Wilfrido Cordova

Causes due to Radiation

May injure embryonic cells, which would cause cell death

Can injure the chromosomeThere can be a delay in mental growthThere can also be a delay in physical growth

Break

Chromosome injury due

to radiation, breaks on

chromosomes are

indicated by arrows Break

Amount of damage caused to the embryo depends on

How much was absorbedAmount of times it was doneThe stage in which the embryonic or fetal

development was when it was exposed

Radiation on oral cavity

Radiographic examination should be avoided to a female who is pregnant, unless if its an emergency situation

Radiographic examination on oral cavity has a few millirads that is administered to a female who is pregnant

It is not known to be Teratogenic to an embryo

Malformations in the oral cavity

Cleft in the face or palatal area

Small deficiencies of the soft palateDeveloping cysts underneath the oral mucosaOccurs in 3 out of 100 births

Duties of a Dental professional

Must be aware that any malformation of the orofacial area that is found during an examination is traceable to a time during the embryological development of the patient

Educate females of reproductive age to avoid Teratogens so that it wont affect their future pregnancies

Help improve and preserve the patient oral health