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Cytogenetic biomonitoring in patients exposed to dental X-rays: comparison between adults and children
23 Sept 2008
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to comparatively evaluate the DNA damage (micronucleus) and cellular death (pyknosis, karyolysis and karyorrhexis) of exfoliated buccal mucosa cells from children and adults following dental X-ray exposure. METHODS: A total of 17 adults and 17 children submitted to panoramic dental radiography were included in this study. RESULTS: The results indicated no statistically...
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