Dental X-Rays under the microscope: could they harm your cells?
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study looked at whether two common dental X-ray types, OPG and CBCT, cause damage to cells in the mouth. Researchers collected cheek cell samples from 60 people before and 10-12 days after X-ray exposure. They counted micronuclei, a sign of cell damage, to compare the effect…
Sponsor: Yaxin Wang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC