The effect of orthodontic magnets on the oral microbial flora
Staffolani, N.; Cervini, M.; Giannoni, C.; Guerra, M.; Pugliese, M.; D'Alò, F.; Farinelli, S.
Minerva Stomatologica 40(7-8): 483-486
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4970 PMID: 1753928 Document Number: 387785
In this study we wanted to test the in vitro effects of orthodontic magnetic brackets, developing different magnetic fields, on the oral microbial flora. We noticed that a magnetic field has its most considerable influence on Candida albicans growth; the stimulating response depends on various factors: cell inoculum, exposure time and magnetic field frequency.