Evaluation of Gross Alpha and Beta Radioactivity Concentrations in Tooth Samples

Authors : Zerrin ÜNAL ERZURUMLU, Arzu ŞAHİN, Çiğdem GÜLER, Mehmet Melih ÖMEZLİ, Mehmet Emin KORKMAZ, Osman AĞAR, Soner ÇANKAYA

Pages : 1-8

Doi:10.19127/mbsjohs.979585

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Publication Date : 2022-02-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Teeth are used as an important data source to estimate radioactivity accumulation in individuals. This study aimed to evaluation the gross alpha insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GA); and gross beta insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GB); radioactivity concentrations in tooth samples. Methods: Mandibular permanent first molar teeth of individuals living in the Middle Black Sea region were used for the study to ensure standardization. The teeth samples were divided into 4 groups according to the age factor insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Group 1: 6-15 years, Group 2: 16-30 years, Group 3: 31-45 years, and Group 4: 46-65 years);. Each group was divided into two subgroups according to gender factor. Measurements were completed with a nuclear spectroscopic system containing a gas-flow proportional counter. Data were analyzed statistically. Results: While a statistically significant difference was detected among groups for GA radioactivity concentration insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);, no significant difference was detected among groups for GB insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. Mean GA value was higher in Group 1 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6-15 years); compared to the other groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the genders in both GA and GB radioactivity concentrations for all groups insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. Conclusion: While the GA radioactivity concentration was affected by the age factor, it was not affected by the gender factor.
Keywords : Teeth, gross alpha, gross beta, radioactivity, radiation, Teeth, gross alpha, gross beta, radioactivity, radiation