DNA damage in oral mucosa cells of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.
The release of toxic metal ions from orthodontic alloys has induced concerns regarding the biocompatibility of fixed appliances. This study investigated the genotoxic effect of metal appliances in a sample of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.The study included twenty-five healthy indi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2013-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Dentistry |
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Online Access: | https://jdt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jdt/article/view/595 |