Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel Crowns

Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze the absorption of metal ions released from stainless steel crowns by root surface of primary molars. Study Design. Laboratory research: The study included 34 primary molars, exfoliated or extracted during routine dental treatment. 17 molars were c...

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Main Authors: David Keinan, Eliyahu Mass, Uri Zilberman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/326124
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description Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze the absorption of metal ions released from stainless steel crowns by root surface of primary molars. Study Design. Laboratory research: The study included 34 primary molars, exfoliated or extracted during routine dental treatment. 17 molars were covered with stainless-steel crowns for more than two years and compared to 17 intact primary molars. Chemical content of the mesial or distal root surface, 1 mm apically to the crown or the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), was analyzed. An energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) was used for chemical analysis. Results. Higher amounts of nickel, chromium, and iron (5-6 times) were found in the cementum of molars covered with stainless-steel crowns compared to intact molars. The differences between groups were highly significant (𝑃<.001). Significance. Stainless-steel crowns release nickel, chromium, and iron in oral environment, and the ions are absorbed by the primary molars roots. The additional burden of allergenic metals should be reduced if possible.
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spelling doaj-art-0ac13bef11fe4f8eae9ea8e4ecc437872025-08-20T03:54:28ZengWileyInternational Journal of Dentistry1687-87281687-87362010-01-01201010.1155/2010/326124326124Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel CrownsDavid Keinan0Eliyahu Mass1Uri Zilberman2Laboratory of Bioanthropology and Ancient DNA, School of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 91120, IsraelClinic of Pediatric Dentistry, Barzilai Medical Center, 2nd Hahistadrut Street, Ashkelon 78278, IsraelLaboratory of Bioanthropology and Ancient DNA, School of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 91120, IsraelObjective. The purpose of this study was to analyze the absorption of metal ions released from stainless steel crowns by root surface of primary molars. Study Design. Laboratory research: The study included 34 primary molars, exfoliated or extracted during routine dental treatment. 17 molars were covered with stainless-steel crowns for more than two years and compared to 17 intact primary molars. Chemical content of the mesial or distal root surface, 1 mm apically to the crown or the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), was analyzed. An energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) was used for chemical analysis. Results. Higher amounts of nickel, chromium, and iron (5-6 times) were found in the cementum of molars covered with stainless-steel crowns compared to intact molars. The differences between groups were highly significant (𝑃<.001). Significance. Stainless-steel crowns release nickel, chromium, and iron in oral environment, and the ions are absorbed by the primary molars roots. The additional burden of allergenic metals should be reduced if possible.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/326124
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International Journal of Dentistry
title Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel Crowns
title_full Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel Crowns
title_fullStr Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel Crowns
title_full_unstemmed Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel Crowns
title_short Absorption of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron by the Root Surface of Primary Molars Covered with Stainless Steel Crowns
title_sort absorption of nickel chromium and iron by the root surface of primary molars covered with stainless steel crowns
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/326124
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