Open AccessEffect of Mobile Phone Usage on Nickel Ions Release and pH of Saliva in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Author(s) -
Lalita Girish Nanjannawar,
Tejashree Suresh Girme,
Jiwanasha Manish Agrawal,
Manindra Agrawal,
Sangamesh Fulari,
Shraddha Shetti,
Vishwal Ajith Kagi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/27800.10679
Subject(s) - saliva , oral cavity , chemistry , mobile phone , nickel , dentistry , medicine , computer science , telecommunications , biochemistry , organic chemistry
Hand held mobile phones are presently the most popular means of communication worldwide and have transformed our lives in many aspects. The widespread use of such devices have resulted in growing concerns regarding harmful effects of radiations emitted by them. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of mobile phone usage on nickel ion release as well as pH of saliva in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.