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MATERIALS
卷 16, 期 11, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ma16114156
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orthodontic appliances; ion elution; surface properties; NiTi; stainless steel; ligatures; brackets; bands
No clear conclusions can be drawn on ion release from orthodontic appliances due to complex interrelations of multiple factors. This study investigated the morphological and chemical changes of four parts of a fixed orthodontic appliance and analyzed the ion release profiles using SEM/EDX and ICP-MS techniques. The results showed variations in surface morphologies among different parts of the appliance and observed differences in ion release. SEM/EDX proved to be less sensitive than ICP-MS in detecting ion release.
Despite numerous studies on ion release from orthodontic appliances, no clear conclusions can be drawn due to complex interrelations of multiple factors. Therefore, as the first part of a comprehensive investigation of cytotoxicity of eluted ions, the objective of this study was to analyze four parts of a fixed orthodontic appliance. Specifically, NiTi archwires and stainless steel (SS) brackets, bands, and ligatures were immersed in artificial saliva and studied for morphological and chemical changes after 3-, 7-, and 14-day immersion, using the SEM/EDX technique. Ion release profiles were analyzed for all eluted ions using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The results demonstrated dissimilar surface morphologies among parts of the fixed appliance, due to variations in manufacturing processes. The onset of pitting corrosion was observed for the SS brackets and bands in the as-received state. Protective oxide layers were not observed on any of the parts, but adherent layers developed on SS brackets and ligatures during immersion. Salt precipitation, mainly KCl, was also observed. ICP-MS proved to be more sensitive than SEM/EDX and exhibited results undetected by SEM/EDX. Ion release was an order-of-magnitude higher for SS bands compared to other parts, which was attributed to manufacturing procedure (welding). Ion release did not correlate with surface roughness.
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