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Influence of prophylactic fluoride agents on the color changes and surface roughness of polymer and rhodium coated nickel-titanium orthodontic archwires

Alsarani Majed M., Alaida Wedad Saud, Ajwa Nancy, Alaqeel Samer M., Almutairi Naseer Meshal, Alanazi Khalid Jamal, Durgesh Pavithra, Durgesh Bangalore

Polimery

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2023

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Vol. 68, nr 11-12

607--616

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The effect of fluoride use on the color change and surface characteristics of coated nickel and titanium (NiTi) orthodontic archwires was investigated. Epoxy resin, PTFE or rhodium-coated archwires were exposed to acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) or sodium fluoride (NaF) or artificial saliva (AS), simulating three-month clinical trials. Color changes (ΔE) were assessed using a laboratory spectrophotometer in the three-dimensional CIELab color space. The roughness (Ra) and surface structure of the archwires were examined using a non-contact profilometer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. Data were analyzed using two-way and one-way variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc Bonferroni test (α=0.05). The average values of ΔE and Ra were the highest for epoxy-APF archwires and the lowest for rhodium-AS archwires. A significant relationship was found between the archwires surface treatment method and the ΔE and Ra values. After three months, greater changes in color and roughness were observed with APF than with AS.

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Zbadano wpływ stosowania fluorków na zmianę koloru i charakterystykę powierzchni powlekanych łuków ortodontycznych z niklu i tytanu (NiTi). Łuki powlekane żywicą epoksydową, PTFE lub rodem poddano działaniu zakwaszonego fluorku fosforanu (APF) lub fluorku sodu (NaF) lub sztucznej śliny (AS), symulując trzymiesięczne próby kliniczne. Zmianę koloru (ΔE) oceniano za pomocą spektrofotometru laboratoryjnego w trójwymiarowej przestrzeni kolorów CIELab. Chropowatość (Ra) i strukturę powierzchni łuków badano za pomocą odpowiednio bezkontaktowego profilometru i skaningowej mikroskopii elektronowej (SEM). Do analizy danych zastosowano dwuczynnikową i jednoczynnikową wariancję (ANOVA) oraz test Bonferroniego post-hoc (α=0,05). Wartości średnie ΔE i Ra były największe dla łuków epoksydowych-APF, a najmniejsze dla rodowych-AS. Stwierdzono istotną zależność pomiędzy metodą obróbki powierzchni łuków a wartością ΔE i Ra. Po trzech miesiącach większe zmiany koloru i chropowatości zaobserwowano w przypadku działania APF niż AS.

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Analysis of the surface geometry of the orthodontic archwire and their influence on the bacterial adhesion

Ziębowicz B., Woźniak A., Ziębowicz A., Ziembińska-Buczyńska A.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2019

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Vol. 93, nr 1-2

32--40

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Purpose: The aim of this work is to characterize the surface geometry of the orthodontic archiwire and their influence of the pitting corrosion resistance and bacterial adhesion. Design/methodology/approach: In the paper, the results of the SEM/EDS analysis and microscopic observation of the samples surface and analysis of geometrical structure with the use Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Confocal Microscopy were presented as well as the pitting corrosion test and surface roughness and microhardness measurements were performed. Additionally the microbiological study after bacterial breeding with the use Scanning Electron Microscope was carried out. Findings: In the basis of the investigation, it can be concluded that the surface geometry of archwire has a significant impact on their pitting corrosion resistance in artificial saliva solution and on the bacterial adhesion. The obtained results show satisfactory properties and surface geometry of the tested orthodontic wires for use in the human oral environment. Research limitations/implications: In the future, it is planned to extend the research with physicochemical properties and the influence of oral hygiene products on the corrosive behaviour of the material. Limitations in the conducted tests refer to archwire design – a small diameter making measurements difficult. Practical implications: The oral environment is an extremely aggressive corrosive environment. The orthodontic elements should have very good corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. The focus should be on continuously improving orthodontic wires in terms of material quality and topography of its surface topography. Originality/value: The research is conducted in the field of biomedical engineering, which is part of material engineering and is used for the field of dentistry and microbiology.

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Fretting in orthodontics and its test methods

Czepułkowska W., Jastrzębski W.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

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2018

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Vol. 94, nr 2

55--64

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Purpose: A review of the literature regarding the occurrence of fretting wear in orthodontics and its test methods have been presented. Design/methodology/approach: The influence of micro-movements occurring in the oral cavity on the occurrence of fretting wear in a fixed orthodontic appliance is discussed. The fretting test methods were analysed, taking into account tine shape of the samples and the amplitude of the movements, calculated according to the Hertz contact problem. Fretting-corrosion tests on tines wear of materials are included. Findings: Fretting occurs between the bracket and the orthodontic archwire in a fixed appliance. The test of the amount of wear material mainly uses samples created for the needs of the device. The test of ready-made components of a fixed appliance usually relate to the value of the coefficient of friction. The use of coatings increases the coefficient with the simultaneous reduction of the amount of wear material. Fretting-corrosion occurring in the oral environment has a negative impact on the wear of materials. The value of the total area of abraded material after fretting is unknown. Research limitations/implications: Particles of fretting wear

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Surface analysis for signs of corrosion of fixed orthodontic appliances used in vivo

Łępicka M., Grądzka-Dahlke M.

Advances in Materials Science

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2016

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Vol. 16, nr 3(49)

5--14

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The objective was to evaluate and assess the surface quality of fixed orthodontic appliances after intraoral usage for several months. Nine sets of orthodontic brackets by three different manufacturers and twelve archwires differing in chemical composition were analyzed in a scanning electron microscope with an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer for signs of corrosion. Obtained results showed that the majority of the evaluated appliances displayed no traces of corrosion. Machining or casting defects hardly ever act as the origins of corrosion processes. However, some samples displayed signs of corrosion of a galvanic and pitting nature. The authors claim, that despite the surface defects, most of the appliances were able to retain the desired corrosion resistance, although in some cases these flaws could act as the origin of corrosion processes.