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{"title":"Effect of repeated preheating on monomer elution from a bulk-fill composite resin.","authors":"Samet Atasoy, Serdar Akarsu","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.40780","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40780","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p></p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Due to incomplete polymerization of composite resin restorations, residual monomers adversely affect their mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Preheating of composite resins is advised to increase the degree of conversion and reduce monomer elution. This study aimed to analyze the effect of preheating and repeated preheating on the amount of monomer released from a bulk-fill composite resin.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty samples were prepared using Filtek One Bulk Fill Restorative composite resin. Samples in one group were fabricated at room temperature, whereas the composite resins in the other groups were cured after 1, 10, or 20 repeated preheating cycles (55 °C), 10 in each group. Eluted urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) and bisphenol-A-glycidylmethacrylate (BisGMA) monomers were measured with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) 24 hours and 30 days after immersion. The data were evaluated using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests. Paired-sample t tests were used to test the differences between time intervals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At both time intervals, the greatest amounts of released BisGMA, UDMA, and total monomers were obtained from the control group, whereas 10 preheating cycles resulted in the least monomer elution. The decrease in monomer elution was not statistically significant after 10 preheating cycles compared with that after one preheating cycle (<i>P</i>>0.05). The group with 20 preheating cycles showed a greater amount of monomer elution compared to that with 1 and 10 cycles, which was statistically significant (<i>P</i> < 0.05). The amount of released monomers on day 30 was significantly higher than on day 1 (<i>P</i><0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Preheating of the bulk-fill composite resin was shown to be effective in reducing monomer elution. However, monomer elution was adversely affected after repeated preheating cycles of 20.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 4","pages":"265-270"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10998168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140855161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of stress distribution in and around dental implants using three different implant-abutment interfaces with platform-switched and non-platform-switched abutments: A three-dimensional finite element analysis.","authors":"Dipika Mitra, Prachi Gurav, Silvia Rodrigues, Bela Khobragade, Amruta Mahajan","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.40723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A key factor for the success or failure of an implant is how the stresses are transferred to the surrounding bone. The implant‒abutment connection (IAC) is paramount for implant success. The purpose of this finite element analysis (FEA) study was to evaluate the stress distribution in and around three different implant‒abutment interfaces with platform-switched and platform-matched abutments using the finite element method (FEM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three distinct types of IAC were selected: tri-channel internal connection, conical connection, and internal hex connection. Six models were generated, three in platform-switched and three in non-platform-switched configuration. Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) V5 R20 software was used to generate virtual models of the implants and the mandible. The models were transferred to Analysis of Systems (ANSYS) 15.0 software, in which the models were meshed and underwent FEA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On the crestal bone, the highest von Mises stresses in platform-switched abutments were noticed in the internal hex implant‒abutment system (370 MPa), followed by the tri-channel implant‒abutment system (190 MPa) and conical implant‒abutment system (110 MPa). On the implant and the abutment screw, the highest von Mises stresses were observed in the internal hex implant‒abutment system, followed by the conical implant abutment system and tri-channel implant‒abutment system. Platform-switched implants had a more favorable stress distribution on crestal bone.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Within the constraints of the current study, the internal hex connection exhibited the highest stress. In contrast, the conical abutment connection with platform switching configuration had more favorable stress distribution in crestal bone than other implant abutment systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 4","pages":"256-264"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10998169/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140849864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the efficacy of rotary and reciprocating systems for the removal of filling material for various root canal filling techniques.","authors":"Neslihan Büşra Keskin,&nbsp;Selen İnce Yusufoğlu","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.36695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.36695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of various filling and retreatment techniques for oval-shaped root canals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty distal roots of mandibular molar teeth were included in the study. The roots were prepared using the ProTaper Next (PTN) X4 rotary system and irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl. The roots were then divided into three groups and filled with Total Fill BC Sealer (FKG Dentaire) using three different techniques (n=20): single cone (SC), GuttaCore (GC), and warm vertical condensation (WVC). The retreatment procedure was performed using two different instrumentation techniques: Reciproc 50 (R50) and PTN X5 (n=10). To analyze the remaining filling material, the roots were divided buccolingually in two parts with the help of diamond separators, and photographs were taken at x16 magnification using a dental operating microscope (DOM). The ratio of the remaining filling materials was calculated using image analysis software and statistically evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>None of the assessed retreatment procedures completely removed the filling materials from the root canals. For both instrumentation techniques, more root canal filling material remained in the WVC group (<i>P</i><0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The GC filling technique had a higher cleaning percentage than the WVC and SC techniques in the coronal region. The R50 system was found to be superior to the PTN X5 system for retreatment, and the root canal fillings applied using the WVC technique were more difficult to remove than the fillings applied using the other techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 2","pages":"96-100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10462471/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10130923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of peri-implant bone stress distribution with the effect of attachment type and implant location using finite element analysis.","authors":"Shima Aalaei, Atefeh Sheikhi, Parisa Mehdian, Farnoosh Taghavi, Sara Salimian, Farnaz Taghavi-Damghani","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.40483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40483","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The objective of the current research was to evaluate how stress is distributed in the peri-implant bone of a mandibular overdenture with implants placed asymmetrically to the midline.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 26-year-old male's mandible, with missing teeth, was examined using computed tomography (CT) scanning. Two implants were inserted at right angles to the occlusal plane, in the positions of the right canine and left lateral incisor of the mandible, with an internal connection. Two types of attachments (bar and ball) were designed. To simulate the clinical condition, anterior (on central incisors) and bilateral posterior (on premolars and molars) loadings were applied. The stress distribution was assessed using finite element analysis (FEA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The lateral incisor level implant was found to have the highest maximum principal stress (about 33 MPa) in both models in the anterior loading condition. However, in both models, the canine-level implant revealed more stress values (about 22 MPa) in the posterior loading condition.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In mandibular implant-supported overdentures, when implants were placed asymmetrically to the midline, one acted as a fulcrum and sustained more occlusal load. The bar attachment system did not reveal superior results in terms of stress distribution compared to the ball attachment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 4","pages":"222-226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10998163/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erosive potential of vitamin waters, herbal drinks, carbonated soft drinks, and fruit juices on human teeth: An in vitro investigation.","authors":"Rudee Surarit, Kanonrat Jiradethprapai, Kanyakorn Lertsatira, Jarukan Chanthongthiti, Chayada Teanchai, Sivaporn Horsophonphong","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.40413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40413","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental erosion is the loss of dental hard tissues through the acid dissolution of tooth minerals. One of the major factors that cause erosion is the consumption of acidic food and drinks. This study investigated and compared the effect of vitamin waters, herbal beverages, carbonated soft drinks, and fruit juices on the loss of human dental hard tissue.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Human tooth samples were immersed in various drinks: vitamin waters, herbal beverages, carbonated soft drinks, and fruit juices. The pH value of each drink was measured using a pH meter. The weight of each sample was determined before and after six days of immersion in the tested drink, and the weight loss percentage was calculated. The exposed tooth surfaces were also examined under a scanning electron microscope.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most of the tested drinks were acidic and displayed pH values lower than the critical pH for enamel erosion. Significant weight loss of the tooth samples was found in all tested drink groups. Additionally, the samples immersed in fruit juices and herbal beverages exhibited significantly greater weight loss than those immersed in carbonated soft drinks. Scanning electron micrographs showed samples immersed in the tested drinks to demonstrate structural disintegration with occasional void spaces, except for samples immersed in Doi Kham^® Lemongrass drink.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most of the tested drinks have the potential to cause dissolution and destruction of dental hard tissues. Consumers should be aware that prolonged exposure to these drinks could lead to permanent loss of tooth mineral and dental erosion.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 3","pages":"129-135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10676538/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"In vivo cytotoxicity analysis of bioceramic root canal sealers on zebrafish embryo.","authors":"Siti Aisyah Nadirah Ja'apar, Solachuddin Jauhari Arief Ichwan, Musliana Mustaffa","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.39163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.39163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study evaluated the cytotoxicity of four bioceramic root canal sealers (RCSs) in vivo. The embryonic zebrafish characteristics, such as mortality, survival, hatching, and general morphology, served as the parameters for assessing cytotoxicity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The RCSs, namely GuttaFlow Bioseal, MTA Fillapex, CeraSeal Bioceramic, and iRoot SP, were mixed according to the manufacturer's guidelines. The extract solution was prepared by immersing the set RCS into 1X dilution of E3 solution. Then, the extract solution was delivered into a Petri dish where zebrafish embryos were allowed to develop. Cytotoxicity was evaluated 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours after fertilization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Kruskal-Wallis test showed that except for GuttaFlow Bioseal, the mortality, survival, and hatching of zebrafish embryos for the remaining three bioceramic RCSs were significantly different from the negative controls (<i>P</i><0.05). Significant differences were also evident in the mortality, survival, and hatching of zebrafish embryos between GuttaFlow Bioseal and three other RCSs (<i>P</i><0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>GuttaFlow Bioseal was less cytotoxic than other bioceramics RCSs; MTA Fillapex, CeraSeal Bioceramic root canal sealer, and iRoot SP root canal sealer exhibited comparable cytotoxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 4","pages":"242-249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10998162/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140849890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of topical fluoride treatment on the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants: A systematic review.","authors":"Naimeh Teimoory,&nbsp;Katayoun Katebi,&nbsp;Armin Ghahramanzadeh,&nbsp;Ali Vafaei","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.39160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.39160","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This systematic review aimed to evaluate the available scientific evidence concerning the effects of topical fluoride treatment on the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants. Prevention of dental caries is one of the crucial issues in pediatric dentistry. Pit and fissure sealant and fluoride therapies are two caries prevention procedures that may be performed in one session. However, fluoride therapy may affect the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An electronic search for in vitro studies published in English and Persian on topical fluoride therapy and the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants was performed via PubMed/ Medline, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase, and Scopus databases until May 2022. The articles were independently reviewed for quality by two reviewers. Textual data were analyzed manually, and the bond strength of sealants placed after fluoride application was compared with control groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 8482 articles were initially identified and reviewed by two independent reviewers, and 13 were selected for full-text evaluation. Finally, six articles were included in the systematic review. A total of 250 teeth were studied, 148 of which were in the case group (fluoride group) and 102 in the control group. Tensile and shear bond strengths were compared between groups in the studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In the studies in which the tooth surfaces were washed after applying fluoride, there was no change in the fissure sealant bond strength. However, in studies in which fluoride was not washed, the bond strength decreased significantly, independent of the fluoride type.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 2","pages":"81-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10462464/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10130928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oral lesions in patients with severe COVID-19 in the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases in Mexico: Case series.","authors":"Carlos Alberto Carrasco Rueda,&nbsp;Ilan Vinitzky Brener","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.37072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.37072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral manifestations in patients with COVID-19 have already been reported in the literature. Determining whether the oral manifestations in these cases are directly related to SARS-CoV-2 infection or not has been challenging for both clinicians and researchers, although at present it has not been possible to prove. There are several possible causes for the development of the oral lesions in patients with COVID-19, among them are, opportunistic infections, drug reactions, iatrogenic and those directly related to viral infection. The present work describes the main characteristics of 10 severe COVID-19 hospitalized patients with oral manifestations. By analyzing the characteristics of the reported patients, and what is published in the literature, we conclude that for this series of cases the manifestations are not directly related to SARS-CoV-2, however, it is a possibility that should be considered for all patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 1","pages":"54-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10462920/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10482818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of at-home and in-office bleaching on microleakage of class V composite resin restorations using different types of universal adhesives: An in vitro study.","authors":"Mehdi Abed Kahnamouei, Soodabeh Kimyai, Katayoun Katebi, Mohammad Esmaeel Ebrahimi Chaharom, Mehdi Daneshpooy, Mahmoud Bahari, Mahshid Moradi","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.40820","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>When bleaching agents contact dental structures, they act on restorative materials and adhesive interfaces. This study investigated the effect of \"at-home\" and \"in-office\" bleaching on the microleakage of composite resin restorations performed with different universal adhesives in self-etch and etch-and-rinse modes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Class V cavities were prepared in 132 premolars. The samples were divided into four groups (n=33). All Bond Universal adhesive was used in the first and second groups, and G-Premio Bond adhesive was used in the third and fourth groups. The total-etch mode was used in the first and third groups, and the self-etch mode was used in the second and fourth groups. The samples were divided into three subgroups (n=11). In the first subgroup, home bleaching was used, and in the second subgroup, office bleaching was used. In the third subgroup, bleaching was not performed. The specimens were examined under a stereomicroscope for microleakage. Ordinal regression analysis was applied (<i>P</i><0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The adhesive type, application method, and margin type significantly affected microleakage (<i>P</i><0.05). The amount of microleakage in All Bond Universal adhesive was significantly higher than in G-Premio Bond adhesive. The chance of microleakage in the self-etch mode was almost twice as high as in the etch-and-rinse mode. The bleaching method did not significantly affect microleakage (<i>P</i>>0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the results of the microleakage test, bleaching after composite resin restorations did not significantly affect the microleakage of Class V restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 4","pages":"211-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10998171/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140865360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of air abrasive polishing on nickel release, stainless steel corrosion, and nickel-titanium archwires.","authors":"Mohanad Ali Mohammed, Alan Issa Saleem","doi":"10.34172/joddd.2023.40536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Orthodontic treatment is becoming more and more popular. However, using fixed orthodontic devices for treatment affects oral hygiene and raises the risk of corrosion, plaque-related illnesses, and dental discoloration-related issues. Air abrasive polishing has a superior effect over the conventional method in removing dental deposits. Using fixed orthodontic appliances affects oral hygiene and raises the risk of diseases caused by plaque, tooth discoloration, and corrosion, as well as corrosion by ions. This study evaluated the impact of air polishing on nickel ion release and corrosion from stainless steel, nickel-titanium, coated stainless steel, and coated nickel-titanium.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 288 (stainless steel, coated stainless-steel, nickel-titanium, and coated nickel-titanium rectangular archwires) of one brand were subjected to varying air abrasion polishing times (5, 10, and 20 seconds). Then, they were submerged in artificial saliva with a pH of 6.75 and incubated for 28 days at 37 °C. The release of nickel ions (Ni²⁺) was measured using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer at 7, 14, and 28 days to estimate the cumulative effect. The corrosion of the test-selected samples and surface alterations was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Prolonged polishing significantly increased Ni²⁺ release and corrosion. Archwires made of coated stainless steel exhibited the least amount of Ni²⁺ release.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The air polishing process increased the Ni²⁺ release at a subtoxic level and could be used on adult patients with long gaps between visits with a polishing period of 5 seconds.</p>","PeriodicalId":15599,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects","volume":"17 4","pages":"227-234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10998164/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140870387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}