Trial reportBMC oral health2024
Clinical effect of chlorhexidine and sodium fluoride on corrosion behavior and surface topography of nitinol orthodontic archwires.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of mouthwashes on the morphology, structure, and mechanical properties of orthodontic materials: a systematic review of randomized clinical studies.European journal of orthodontics · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of fluoride toothpaste on the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of NiTi orthodontic archwires: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Effect of fluoride toothpastes on surface roughness of nickel-titanium wires: an in vitro study.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of fluoride-based and natural mouthwashes on NiTi orthodontic wire surface integrity.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2025Article
- Salivary Chromium and Cobalt Concentrations in Patients with Dental Metallic Restorations-A Pilot Study.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Effect of different mouthwash solutions on the surface morphology, nanohardness and flexural modulus of nickel-titanium orthodontic wire.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlterations in the mechanical properties of the materials utilized in orthodontic appliances could affect the working properties of the appliances, thereby affecting clinical progress and outcome. Numerous studies have confirmed the correlation between alloy corrosion and raised surface roughness, which has a direct impact on the working characteristics of orthodontic archwires.
methodsThirty nickel-titanium (NiTi) orthodontic archwires were utilized in this study. Patients were randomly selected and allocated into three groups according to the randomization plan; (The control group): subjects practiced regular oral hygiene; (The fluoride group): subjects used fluoride for intensive prophylaxis; (The chlorhexidine group): subjects used chlorhexidine. Representative samples were evaluated by SEM, and then SEM images with high resolution were examined using Image J software to determine the surface roughness and obtain the results for further statistical analysis.
resultsOur findings indicated a significant difference was found between the three groups regarding the anterior and posterior parts between the control and the two other groups and a non-significant difference between NaF and CHX groups. Overall, the p-value for group comparisons was 0.000 for both parts, indicating a highly significant difference especially between the control and NaF groups.
conclusionMouthwashes containing sodium fluoride demonstrated more significant surface alterations than the control and CHX groups and should be prescribed in accordance with orthodontic materials to reduce side effects.
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