Open AccessIncorporation of metal and color alteration of enamel in the presence of orthodontic appliances
Author(s) -
Luciana Helena Maia,
Hiber Lopes Filho,
Marcus Vinicius Almeida de Araújo,
Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas,
Mônica Tirre de Souza Araújo
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/092111.599.1
Subject(s) - enamel paint , chromium , dentistry , corrosion , metal ions in aqueous solution , metal , materials science , chemistry , atomic absorption spectroscopy , demineralization , remineralisation , metallurgy , nuclear chemistry , composite material , medicine , physics , quantum mechanics
To test the null hypothesis that it is not possible to incorporate metal ions arising from orthodontic appliance corrosion into tooth enamel with resulting tooth color change.