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Hindi Dental Health: Current ResearchISSN: 2470-0886
Laxmikanth SM Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Oral health, Orthodontics
Department Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India.
Biography
Dr. Laxmikanth SM, is Currently working in the Department Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India. Dr. Laxmikanth SM, areas of research interests include Orthopaedic Surgery,Orthodontics etc.,
Publications
Research Article Open Access
The Cytotoxic Effect of Titanium Oxide Surface Modified Orthodontic Stainless Steel Wires
Author(s): Sameer Ahmad Malik, Laxmikanth SM, Ramachandra CS, Shetty S and Reddy VS
Background: The fixed orthodontic mechano therapy has been associated with white spot lesions and plaque accumulation. Titanium oxide (TiO2) is a compound that possesses clinically significant anti-microbial action especially against lactobacillus and streptococci. However the safety of the TiO2 coated wires has still not been tested. In this study, we evaluated the cytotoxic effects of TiO2 coated stainless steel orthodontic wires. To assess the same, we used A549 cells as experimental cell line. Cells were categorized into 4 groups (n=6/group): cellular control group, represented by the cell growth; negative control group (stainless steel wire) positive control group (hydrogen peroxide), experimental group (titanium oxide coated stainless steel wires). The cultures we... view more»
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