What are the metal contents of the brackets? Patient with Nickle allergy.

[jlt]

I have a patient whom is confirmed with Nickle allergy, Can you tell me the metal  content of the  metal brackets and wires from Progressive ortho?

[DMcGann]

I do not know the answer to that. I will see what I can find out. stand by

[pdsspain]

I think we have this info at the office, so I will post it tomorrow morning (spanish time) . I am right now at a seminar in Madrid sorry

[pdsspain]

Metal brackets - Hazardous Components

Aluminiun, Al -        0-5%
Cobalt, Co -           0-5%
Copper,Cu -           0-5%
Chromium, Cr-        13-26%
Iron, Fe -              50-80%
Manganese, Mn -    0-5%
Molybdenum, Mo-   0-5%
Nickel, Ni -            3-15%
Silicon, Si -           0-5%

Stainless Steel Wires


                          RANGE (%)
Iron -                     > 50
Chormium                3-29
Nichel                     3.5-42.5
Manganese              0.25-7.58
Silicone                  0.13-3.00
Niomium/Tantalum    0.002-1.10

Hope this help

[DMcGann]

Thank you, PDS Spain!   so there is nickel in stainless steel wires also!! Makes sense if there is in stainless steel brackets.  Good luck moving teeth.