In vivo study on the release of nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum from patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances

Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances can release metal ions such as nickel, chromium, and zinc into saliva and blood, which can cause contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity, and cytotoxicity. This study was undertaken to assess the release of nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum of patie...

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Main Authors: Dilip Daniel Quadras, U S Krishna Nayak, N Suchetha Kumari, H R Priyadarshini, Srinivasa Gowda, Bennete Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2019;volume=16;issue=4;spage=209;epage=215;aulast=Quadras