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Is there a relationship between orthodontic treatment and DNA damage? The relevance of metal ion accumulation in oral mucosa cells

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DAR thanks CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico, Grant number #001) for productivity fellowships.

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Takeshita, W.M., Penteado, C.F.A. & Ribeiro, D.A. Is there a relationship between orthodontic treatment and DNA damage? The relevance of metal ion accumulation in oral mucosa cells. Arch Toxicol 97, 2495–2496 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-023-03496-2

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