Cytotoxic effects of the nickel release from the stainless steel brackets: An in vitro study

Aims: The purpose of the study is to determine whether the nickel released from the stainless steel brackets have any cytotoxic effects on gingival fibroblast. Materials and Methods: Brackets are an important component of fixed orthodontics. Orthodontists are mainly concerned about the brands and va...

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Main Authors: Ajith Rajasekharan Pillai, Anil Gangadharan, Jithin Gangadharan, Nallasamy Vijaya Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2013;volume=5;issue=5;spage=1;epage=4;aulast=Pillai