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VOLUME 13 , ISSUE 3 ( May-June, 2012 ) > List of Articles

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effect of Fluoride Prophylactic Agents on the Surface Topography of NiTi and CuNiTi Wires

Pratap N Mane, Renuka Pawar, Chanamallappa Ganiger, Sandesh Phaphe

Citation Information : Mane PN, Pawar R, Ganiger C, Phaphe S. Effect of Fluoride Prophylactic Agents on the Surface Topography of NiTi and CuNiTi Wires. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012; 13 (3):285-288.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1138

Published Online: 01-12-2012

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim

The aim of this study was to see the effect of topical fluoride on surface texture on nickel-titanium and copper-nickel-titanium orthodontic archwires.

Materials and methods

Preformed rectangular NiTi and CuNiTi wires were immersed in in fluoride solution and artificial saliva (control) for 90 minutes at 37°C. after immersion optical microscope was used to see the fluoride effect on the wire topography.

Results

The acidulated fluoride agents appeared to cause greater corrosive effects as compared to the neutral fluoride agents.

Conclusion

The result suggest that using topical fluoride agents leads to corrosion of surface topography indirectly affecting the mechanical properties of the wire that will lead to prolonged orthodontic treatment.

Clinical significance

The use of topical fluoride agents has to be limited in patients with prolonged orthodontic treatment as it causes the corrosion of the NiTi and CuNiTi wires.

How to cite this article

Mane PN, Pawar R, Ganiger C, Phaphe S. Effect of Fluoride Prophylactic Agents on the Surface Topography of NiTi and CuNiTi wires. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(3):285-288.


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