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Effects of static magnetic fields on human periodontal fibroblasts in vitro.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8560396     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In orthodontic treatment, the use of mechanical forces generated by magnetic fields have increased significantly over the past years, triggered by the introduction of rare earth permanent magnetic alloys. Rare earth magnets, initially made from cobalt-samarium alloy and later from neodymium-iron-boron alloy generate high mechanical forces in relation to their small size. Relating to their use in orthodontic treatment, queries about possible side effects have been expressed. This study was undertaken in order to determine if cell growth and attachment in vitro is affected over time in a static magnetic field of a magnitude comparable to that used clinically. Significantly and progressively impaired attachment and growth over a 5 week period was observed when human periodontal fibroblasts were cultured in a static magnetic field. These results indicate that a static magnetic field itself is capable of influencing vital cell functions, although they do not exclude the possibility of corrosion products from the magnets contributing to previously observed cytotoxic in vitro and biological in vivo effects.
Authors:
A Linder-Aronson; S Lindskog
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Swedish dental journal     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0347-9994     ISO Abbreviation:  Swed Dent J     Publication Date:  1995  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-02-23     Completed Date:  1996-02-23     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7706129     Medline TA:  Swed Dent J     Country:  SWEDEN    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  131-7     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Histology & Cell Biology, School of Dentistry, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alloys
Boron
Cell Adhesion
Cell Division
Cells, Cultured
Child
Culture Media
Equipment Design
Fibroblasts / cytology*
Humans
Iron
Magnetics*
Male
Neodymium
Orthodontics, Corrective
Periodontal Ligament / cytology*
Regression Analysis
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Alloys; 0/Culture Media; 7439-89-6/Iron; 7440-00-8/Neodymium; 7440-42-8/Boron

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