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Table 3 Release of chromium ions from SS wires at various time points

From: Release of nickel and chromium ions from orthodontic wires following the use of teeth whitening mouthwashes

 

L&D

O&D

LB&D

OB&D

L&O

L&LB

L&OB

O&LB

O&OB

OB&LB

1 h

0.16

0.85

0.16

0.85

0.03

1.00

0.03

0.03

1.00

0.03

6 h

0.02

0.70

0.05

0.96

0.003

0.96

0.05

0.008

0.35

0.14

24 h

0.02

0.06

0.13

0.9

0.00

0.82

0.06

0.001

0.02

0.28

168 h

0.003

0.003

0.01

0.001

0.00

0.82

0.82

0.00

0.00

0.28

  1. D distilled water, L Listerine, O Oral B, LB Listerine Advance White, OB Oral B 3D White Luxe