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From: Quantification of DNA Double Strand Breaks and Oxidation Response in Children and Adults Undergoing Dental CBCT Scan

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Excretion of 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-oxo-dG) into saliva is increased after cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examination in children but not in adults. Only data from patients of which results were obtained for both time points were included. In children there is a significant average increase of 121% in 8-oxo-dG excretion 30 minutes after CBCT examination (N = 68, DF = 67, t value = 4, p < 0.0001). In adults there is an average increase in 8-oxo-dG excretion of 59% (N = 19, DF = 18, t value = 1.58, p = 0.1317). Green dotted line = average; ***p < 0.0001.

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