TY - JOUR T1 - Do Dental X-Rays Induce Genotoxicity and Cytotoxicity in Oral Mucosa Cells? A Critical Review JF - Anticancer Research JO - Anticancer Res SP - 5383 LP - 5388 VL - 37 IS - 10 AU - FERNANDA ANGELIERI AU - VERONICA QUISPE YUJRA AU - CELINA TIZUKO FUJIYAMA OSHIMA AU - DANIEL ARAKI RIBEIRO Y1 - 2017/10/01 UR - http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/37/10/5383.abstract N2 - Dental X-rays are widely used in clinical practice, since the technique is an important approach for diagnosing diseases in dental and periodontal tissues. However, it is widely known that radiation is capable of causing damage to cellular systems, such as genotoxicity or cytotoxicity. Thus, the aim of this review was to present a critical analysis regarding the studies published on genotoxicity and cytotoxicity induced by dental X-rays in oral mucosa cells. Such studies have revealed that some oral cell types are more sensitive than others following exposure to dental X-rays. Certainly, this review will contribute to a better understanding of this matter as well as to highlighting perspectives for further studies. Ultimately, such data will promote better safety for both patients and dental professionals. ER -