Comparative evaluation of localized genotoxicity between the field of focus and scatter following exposure to cone beam computed tomography using buccal mucosal micronuclei assay: A cross-sectional study

Introduction: X-rays, a crucial diagnostic tool, are known for their cytotoxic and mutagenic effects, capable of inducing gene mutations and chromosomal aberrations. Despite this, the risks, especially from dental X-ray machines, are often overlooked. Digital X-ray imaging, particularly cone-beam co...

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Main Authors: Rajeswari Sreeenivas, Algi Nadil, Priya Thomas, Giju George Baby, Deepu George Mathew, Pooja Latti, Jiss George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Orofacial Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jofs.jofs_119_24
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