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Table 6 Release of nickel ions from NiTi and SS wires at various time-points

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

Ni (mean + SD)

 

1 h

6 h

24 h

168 h

Distilled water

NITI

10 ± 0

16 ± 2.8

20 ± 0

23.3 ± 2.8

SS

10 ± 0

13.3 ± 2.8

21.6 ± 2.8

53.3 ± 2.8

Listerine

NITI

276 ± 20.8

576 ± 25.1

3180 ± 20

11,500 ± 500

SS

53.3 ± 2.8

61.6 ± 2.8

63.3 ± 2.8

83.3 ± 2.8

Oral B

NITI

26.6 ± 2.8

31.6 ± 2.8

81.6 ± 2.8

85 ± 5

SS

11.6 ± 2.8

15 ± 0

21.6 ± 2.8

43.3 ± 2.8

Listerine Advance White

NITI

55 ± 5

148.3 ± 2.8

168.3 ± 2.8

170 ± 5

SS

31.6 ± 2.8

35 ± 5

43.3 ± 2.8

48.3 ± 2.8

Oral B 3D White Luxe

NITI

26.6 ± 2.8

48.3 ± 2.8

101.6 ± 2.8

185 ± 5

SS

20 ± 0

23.3 ± 2.8

63.6 ± 3.2

85 ± 5

  1. SD standard deviation