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Biomaterials & Bioengineering

In vitro Evaluation of Corrosion and Cytotoxicity of Orthodontic Brackets

M.T. Costa1, M.A. Lenza1,*, C.S. Gosch2, I. Costa3 and F. Ribeiro-Dias2

1 Graduate Program in Orthodontics, School of Dentistry,
2 Immunology Section, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás–Goiânia-Goiás, Brazil; and
3 Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN/CNEN-SP), São Paulo–SP, Brazil;

Correspondence: * corresponding author, Av. Americano do Brasil, 904, Setor Marista, Goiânia-Goiás-Brazil CEP 74180-010, marcoslenza{at}lenza.com.br

The corrosion resistance of AISI 304 stainless steel (AISI 304 SS) and manganese stainless steel (low-nickel SS) brackets in artificial saliva was investigated. The cytotoxic effects of their corrosion products on L929 cell culture were compared by two assays, crystal violet, to evaluate cell viability, and MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide), for cell metabolism and proliferation. The atomic absorption spectroscopic analysis of the corrosion products demonstrated that nickel and manganese ion concentrations were higher for the AISI 304 SS-bracket immersion solution as compared with the low-nickel SS brackets. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy demonstrated less corrosion resistance for the AISI 304 SS brackets. Although none of the bracket extracts altered L929 cell viability or morphology, the AISI 304 SS-bracket extracts decreased cellular metabolism slightly. The results indicated that the low-nickel SS presents better in vitro biocompatibility than AISI 304 SS brackets. Abbreviations used: AISI, American Iron and Steel Institute; EDS, energy-dispersive spectroscopy; OD, optical density; ISO, International Organization for Standardization; MTT, (3-{4,5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; NiSO4, nickel sulfate; SEM, standard error of the mean; WHO, World Health Organization; and TNF, tumor necrosis factor.

Key Words: corrosion • cytotoxicity • nickel • manganese • orthodontic

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 86, No. 5, 441-445 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/154405910708600510
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