Abstract:Aims: The present study was conducted for evaluation of salivary chromium levels among patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Materials & method: 20 patients who presented to the orthodontic clinic were selected. The salivary samples were taken from the patients in following stages: before appliance placement, one month, and 4 months following appliance placement. The salivary samples were collected in a plastic tube and were stored in the freezer before analysis. The samples were then transferre… Show more
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