Release of metal ions from fixed orthodontic appliance.

Conclusions: The estimated doses of nickel, chromium, and copper (determined by extrapolation of experimental data) released during the treatment period were far below the toxic dose to humans. This shows that orthodontic treatment might not be a significant source of exposure to these metal ions.
PMID: 23477423 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - March 11, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mikulewicz M, Chojnacka K, Wołowiec P Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research