In vitro corrosion of metallic orthodontic brackets: Influence of artificial saliva with and without fluorides

Mônica Pereira SAPORETI, Enio Tonani MAZZIEIRO, Wisley Falcco SALES

Many nickel-free and reduced nickel content metallic brackets have been proposed, due to nickel sensitivity presented by some patients in orthodontic clinic. However, few studies have assessed the behavior of these brackets in the oral cavity, composed of many chemical substances, proteins and microorganisms at different temperatures, which often results in corrosion of metallic alloys. [...]

How to cite: Saporeti MP, Mazzieiro ET, Sales WF. In vitro corrosion of metallic orthodontic brackets: Influence of artificial saliva with and without fluorides. Dental Press J Orthod. 2012 Nov-Dec;17(6):24.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 15:48