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The study tested the corrosion of self-ligating and conventional metal orthodontic brackets from three manufacturers over 21 days. The brackets were aged in saline solution and the release of nickel, chromium, and iron ions was measured. Scanning electron microscopy was also used to examine bracket surfaces. Results showed that self-ligating brackets released more or less of each ion compared to conventional brackets, depending on the manufacturer and time point. However, overall the aging process was not g

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Rockson Samuel

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