A meta-review of effective doses in dental and maxillofacial cone beam CT using the ROBIS tool.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To apply the ROBIS tool for assessment of risk of bias (RoB) in systematic reviews (SRs) in a meta-review on effective doses (EDs) in dental and maxillofacial cone beam CT.

Methods

Three electronic databases and reference lists of included SRs were searched. Eligible SRs were classified as having low, high or unclear RoB. Findings of SRs were synthesised and data from primary studies combined to relate ED to field of view (FOV) and operating potential (kV).

Results

Seven SRs were included: three displayed low RoB, three high and one had unclear RoB. Only one SR related ED to image quality. Deficiencies in reporting of eligibility criteria, study selection and synthesis of results in SRs were identified. FOV height had a significant relationship with ED, exp

SUBMITTER: Al-Okshi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8248222 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature