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Study aim
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Determining the effect of X-ray exposure in CBCT imaging on nuclear changes and buccal mucosal cell repair in patients referred to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tehran Azad University in 1401
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Design
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Clinical trial without a control group, phase 2 on 60 patients to evaluate the effect before and after
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Settings and conduct
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The buccal mucosal cells are shaved with a damp spatula from the buccal mucosa adjacent to the imaging site, and these cells are spread on clean slide glass slides. Slides are allowed to air dry at room temperature.
After sampling, CBCT is prepared for patients.
CBCT images will be provided.
The sample will be taken immediately before exposure and 10 days after imaging.
Papanicolaou staining is then used to measure micronuclei and other nuclear changes, and observation will be performed with a light microscope.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Adults 18 to 45 years of age who have not had radiotherapy in the past 28 days, do not use cigarettes or mouthwash containing alcohol, are not currently receiving medical treatment, and not taking medications such as immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, antivirals, etc. Patients must not have systemic diseases that affect the oral mucosa, such as viral diseases, lichen planus, pemphigus, Sjogren's syndrome, Reiter, Behcet, lupus, scleroderma, etc.
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Intervention groups
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X-ray produced during CBCT imaging
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Main outcome variables
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Specific target variables 1: Micronucleus, Karyorrhexis, Karyolysis, Broken egg, Repair index before radiation exposure in CBCT imaging by sex and FOV
Specific target variables 2: Micronucleus, Karyorrhexis, Karyolysis, Broken egg, and Repair Index after exposure to radiation in CBCT imaging by sex and FOV