- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
EVALUATION OF TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ORTHODONTIC MINI-IMPLANTS IMMERSED IN FLUORIDATED MOUTHWASHES USING SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
AUTHORS:
Dr Abdul Haq, Dr Muhammad Haris Hassan, Dr Tehlil
ABSTRACT:
Aim: The current in vitro study was performed to evaluate the effect of fluoridated mouthwashes and immersion time on the corrosion behavior and microscopical surface of two different types of orthodontic mini-implants (titanium (Ti) and stainless steel (SS)). Place and Duration: In the Orthodontics department of Punjab Dental Hospital Lahore for six months duration from September 2019 to February 2020. Methods: A total of 30 mini-orthodontic implants (15 titanium and 15 stainless steel) were collected. Each group was divided equally into 3 subgroups, which were immersed separately in (Artificial saliva, Lacalut-white and Kin B5 mouthwash) for 28 days at the following immersion intervals: 1-7 days, 8-14 days and 15-28 days. All mini-implants were evaluated for the release of metal ions, however, only 6 MI: 3 Ti and 3 SS were selected from the study groups (one from each group) and subjected to SEM analysis before and after immersion in a memory carrier. Mini-implants were used as received, without additional treatment. Results: The results (SEM) showed that pitting and crevice corrosion was evident in different areas of the samples tested, was greater in titanium than stainless steel mini-implants and more visible in both fluorinated mouthwash than in artificial saliva. Conclusion: The results of the microscopic examination revealed that signs of corrosion in the form of fissure and pitting were detected in all MI groups, most clearly visible in those immersed in fluorinated MW Kin-B5 MW, followed by fluoridated Lacalut-White MW and finally a group of artificial saliva. Keywords: Fluorinated mouthwash, mini orthodontic implants, anchorage, dental feet
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