Table 1. Frequency of micronucleated cells (MNCs) and other nuclear alterations (karyorrhexis, pyknosis and karyolysis) in individuals undergoing cone beam CT (CBCT).

Groups	MNC (%)		Other nuclear alterations* (%)
	No. of individuals	Mean±SD	No. of individuals	Mean±SD
Individuals prior to CBCT exposure	19	0.04 ± 0.05	19	7.45 ± 461
Individuals after CBCT exposure	19	0.05 ± 0.06	19	17.84 ± 5.47†

^*Karyorrhexis, pyknosis and karyolysis

^†P < 0.05 compared with individuals prior to CBCT exposure