Evaluation of cytotoxicity and corrosion resistance of orthodontic mini-implants

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate and compare in vitro cytotoxicity and corrosion resistance of mini-implants from three different commercial brands used for orthodontic anchorage. Methods: Six mini-implants (Conexão(tm), Neodent(tm) and SIN(tm)) were separately immersed in artificial saliva (pH 6....

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Main Authors: Celha Borges Costa Alves, Márcio Nunes Segurado, Miriam Cristina Leandro Dorta, Fátima Ribeiro Dias, Maurício Guilherme Lenza, Marcos Augusto Lenza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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