During the 20th century, metal alloys have assumed an important role as restorative
materials. Among existing examples, cobalt–chromium (Co–Cr) alloys increasingly began to …

Histatins are salivary cationic peptides that provide the first line of defense against oral
candidiasis caused by Candida albicans. This minireview presents a critical evaluation of …

Intraoral fixed orthodontic appliances are frequently used in the clinical practice of dentistry.
They are made from alloys containing different metals at various percentages. The use of …

Human enamel is composed mainly of apatite. This mineral of sorption properties is
susceptible to chemical changes, which in turn affect its resistance to dissolution. This study …

The treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances could have an important role in the induction
of oxidative stress and associated negative consequences. Because of the simultaneous …

Miniscrews are used as orthodontic anchorage devices in the dentistry clinical practice but
the in vivo metallic release from these structures has been not previously investigated. The …

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 …

Cholestatic liver disease is recognized by extreme collagen formation and deposition, which
is mediated by free radicals. The aim of the current study was to investigate the probable …

Objective: To evaluate the release of metal ions from fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials
and Methods: A new system for in vitro testing of dental materials was constructed and …

Abstract Objectives Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is a promising technique for
fabricating custom orthodontic metallic appliances. Aim of this study was to assess the effect …