The effect of different mouth washes on metallic ions release from silver ‑soldered and laser‑welded orthodontic attachments. A comparative in vitro study

Conclusion: Laser welding should be preferred over silver soldering for the construction oforthodontic appliances. CHX containing mouthwashes such as Hexidine can be prescribed for thepatients undergoing orthodontic treatment. More in vivo experiments will determine whether thelevels of dissolved nickel ions can reach the toxic or sub ‑toxic concentrations or not.Key Words: Corrosion, Ion release, Laser welding, Orthodontic attachments, Silver soldering
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research