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Contemporary orthodontics relies on various bonded attachments, archwires, and other devices to achieve tooth movement. These components are composed of varying materials with their own distinctive physical and mechanical properties. The demands made on them are complex because they are placed under many stresses in the oral environment. These include immersion in saliva and ingested fluids, temperature fluctuations, and masticatory and appliance loading. The combination of these materials in close proximity and in hostile conditions can result in corrosion. Our purpose in this article was to consider the literature to date with regard to potential mechanical, clinical, and health implications of orthodontic corrosion.
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Ligas Dentárias/química , Aparelhos Ortodônticos/efeitos adversos , Animais , Materiais Revestidos Biocompatíveis/química , Corrosão , Ligas Dentárias/toxicidade , Análise do Estresse Dentário , Eletrogalvanismo Intrabucal , Falha de Equipamento , Reutilização de Equipamento , Humanos , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio , Hipersensibilidade Tardia/induzido quimicamente , Metalurgia , Níquel/toxicidade , Propriedades de SuperfícieRESUMO
Since 1994, the DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.) has had a German working group named "Orthodontic Products" working toward establishing standardized norms for orthodontic products. In the USA, a similar working group called "Orthodontic Materials" was established in 1996 at the ADA (American Dental Association). Working at the ISO level since 1997, an international team has been in charge of unifying the standards already set at national levels. It is the aim of this article to report on the current state of standardization in Germany and internationally. The standards already published for wires (DIN 13971, ADA Spec. 32), for brackets and tubes (DIN 13971-2, ADA Spec. 100) and for elastomeric elements (DIN 13901) have been considered, as have problems occurring with ISO standards (ISO/CD 15841 and ISO/CD 15841-2) and DIN 13904-1. We demonstrate that the demands made of these products by the orthodontists who use them have lead to reasonable quality standards. Thanks to clearly-defined testing methods, orthodontic products can now be tested and their compliance with these minimum standards can be compared. In fact, the standards that have been agreed upon help both the product manufacturers and their users to improve product quality and, ultimately, the success of orthodontic treatment.