The Release of Total Metal Ion and Genotoxicity of Stainless Steel Brackets: Experimental Study Using Micronucleus Assay

BACKGROUND: Stainless steel brackets are composed of various metal that may corrode in oral cavity. Corrosion is caused by the release of metal ions such as chromium, nickel, and iron. The release of metal ions can cause adverse effects such as toxicity, allergic, and mutagenicity. To evaluate the b...

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Main Authors: Irene Karlina, Rahmi Amtha, Boedi Oetomo Roeslan, Yuniar Zen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Secretariat of The Indonesian Biomedical Journal 2016-08-01
Series:Indonesian Biomedical Journal
Online Access:http://inabj.org/index.php/ibj/article/view/193