Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on Salivary Nickel and Chromium Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on Salivary Nickel and Chromium Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Nickel and chromium ions released from fixed orthodontic appliances may act as allergens. This study aimed to systematically review the effect of fixed orthodontic treatment on salivary levels of these ions by doing a meta-analysis on cross-sectional and cohort studies. The Web of Science, Scopus, C...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Moslem Imani, Hamid Reza Mozaffari, Mazaher Ramezani, Masoud Sadeghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
Orthodontic appliances
saliva
nickel
chromium
meta-analysis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/7/1/21

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