Inventors:
John J. Cipollina - Hollis NY
Laurance E. Jerrold - Massapequa Park NY
International Classification:
G21C 1100, G21F 100
Abstract:
A shield used to prevent an excessive amount of radiation to be absorbed by a patient during a cephalometry procedure. The shield consists of a lead sheet which is supported by a cephalometric head holder. A hole is provided in the shield for cooperation with the cephalometric head holder to insure proper positioning of the shield. Additionally, a brad, staple, screw or the like is used to insure that the head holder remains immobile during the cephalometry procedure.