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Orthodontic treatment and nickel allergy

Nowdays allergies are more frequent than before and occur at younger age. Oral corrosion of orthodontic appliances, particularly nickel-titanium archwires, produces release ions of nickel that is one of the most powerfull contact allergens. During orthodontic treatment many adolescents in a period of maturation of their immune system are exposed to nickel for long period of time. Nickel allergy can no longer be considered a low potential risk, because it occurs in up to 29% of the population. The lecture provides an overview of evidence-based knowledge on nickel allergy and its implications in orthodontics.

allergy ; nickel ; orthodontics

financirano do HRZZ Istraživački projekti(IP-2014-09-7500): Imunosne i regenerativne implikacije korozije dentalnih materijala u djece i adolescenata