Nanochemistry of gold: from surface engineering to dental healthcare applications

S Zhang, N Kong, Z Wang, Y Zhang, C Ni, L Li… - Chemical Society …, 2024‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Advancements in nanochemistry have led to the development of engineered gold
nanostructures (GNSs) with remarkable potential for a variety of dental healthcare …

[HTML][HTML] Corrosion of fixed orthodontic appliances: causes, concerns, and mitigation strategies

A Fróis, AC Santos, CS Louro - Metals, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
The orthodontic supply market is a prosperous billion-dollar industry, driven by an
increasing demand for orthodontic appliances. The supremacy of metallic first-generation …

[HTML][HTML] Cobalt (II) ions and nanoparticles induce macrophage retention by ROS-mediated down-regulation of RhoA expression

J Xu, J Yang, A Nyga, M Ehteramyan, A Moraga, Y Wu… - Acta biomaterialia, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Histological assessments of synovial tissues from patients with failed CoCr alloy hip
prostheses demonstrate extensive infiltration and accumulation of macrophages, often …

Toxicity of metal ions released from a fixed orthodontic appliance to gastrointestinal tract cell lines

K Durgo, S Orešić, M Rinčić Mlinarić, Ž Fiket… - International journal of …, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
The mechanism of toxicity and cellular response to metal ions present in the environment is
still a very current area of research. In this work, which is a continuation of the study of the …

[HTML][HTML] Unveiling the Role of Metal Ion Concentration versus Immune Sensitization in Orthodontic Patients—A Long-Term Prospective Evaluation

N Paschaei, WD Müller, F Schmidt, K Hüsker… - Journal of clinical …, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Background: This longitudinal prospective study aimed to assess orthodontic patients'
immune system response to metal ion release in saliva. Methods: Thirty adult patients (18 …

In vivo study on the release of nickel, chromium, and zinc in saliva and serum from patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances

DD Quadras, USK Nayak, NS Kumari… - Dental research …, 2019‏ - journals.lww.com
Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances can release metal ions such as nickel, chromium,
and zinc into saliva and blood, which can cause contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity, and …

In vitro determination of genotoxicity and cytotoxicity induced by stainless steel brackets with and without surface coating in cultures of oral mucosal cells

D Ahuja, NP Jose, R Kamal, V Panduranga, S Nambiar… - BMC Oral Health, 2024‏ - Springer
Background Orthodontics is a speciality of dentistry that uses a plethora of devices made
from myriad materials to manage various malocclusions. Prolonged contact of orthodontic …

In Vitro Determination of Genotoxicity Induced by Brackets Alloys in Cultures of Human Gingival Fibroblasts

JP Loyola-Rodríguez, I Lastra-Corso… - Journal of …, 2020‏ - Wiley Online Library
Orthodontic brackets release ions that can be reabsorbed in the oral mucosa, potentially
causing complications, including cytotoxic effects and mutagenic alterations. The aim was to …

The effect of nickel ions on the susceptibility of bacteria to ciprofloxacin and ampicillin

A Pavlić, I Gobin, G Begić, M Tota, M Abram, S Špalj - Folia microbiologica, 2022‏ - Springer
To explore the interaction effects of ciprofloxacin and ampicillin with nickel on the growth of
bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus strain ATCC 29213, Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 …