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Table 4 Release of nickel ions from NiTi 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

0.00

0.29

0.002

0.29

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.03

1.00

0.03

6 h

0.00

0.53

0.00

0.04

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.44

0.00

24 h

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.13

0.00

168 h

0.00

0.99

0.92

0.89

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.98

0.98

1.00

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