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

• Main Authors: Ajith Rajasekharan Pillai (Author), Anil Gangadharan (Author), Jithin Gangadharan (Author), Nallasamy Vijaya Kumar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...