title: [Magnets used in dentistry. Preliminary data on in vitro biocompatibility].
abstract: The biocompatibility of various magnetic materials used in dentistry to secure prostheses was assessed. In vitro cell cultures were performed on coated and uncoated covered and uncovered rare earth magnets. These studies were completed by essays of the lactic dehydrogenase used as an indicator of membrane damage. The various analyses indicate that the magnets in common clinical use are not significantly cytotoxic.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Gonella
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Amedeo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cannas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pezzoli
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002478:Cells, Cultured / Q000187:drug effects / Q000201:enzymology; D006224:Cricetinae; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000633:toxicity*; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000032:analysis; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008422:Materials Testing; D008674:Metals, Rare Earth / Q000633:toxicity
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D008674:Metals, Rare Earth; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
vernacular_title: Magneti utilizzati in odontoiatria. Dati preliminari di biocompatibilità "in vitro".