An Examination of the Effect of Listerine Mouthwash on the Corrosion Characteristics of Orthodontic Wire Composed of Ss316l Alloy in Simulated Saliva by Electrochemical Impedance Spectra

Authors

  • Thangarajan Umamathi Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Department of Chemistry, Madurai, India
  • Velu Pappathi St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Peterraj Arul Deepa St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Dickson Delphin St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Manikandan Harthika St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Antony Preethi Christina St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Thanuskodi Priyadharshini St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Rathinakumar Yuvasri St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Anitha Nilavan St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India)
  • Susai Rajendran St Antony’s College of Arts and Sciences, Corrosion Research Centre, Dindigul, India (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, India); Pondicherry University, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Puducherry, India
  • Časlav Lačnjevac University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia

Abstract

Orthodontic appliances are frequently fabricated from corrosion-resistant alloys such as stainless steel. However, the complex oral environment, which includes exposure to various mouthwashes, can influence the electrochemical stability of these materials. This study investigates the corrosion behavior of orthodontic wire composed of SS 316L alloy in artificial saliva, both in the absence and presence of Listerine mouthwash, using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The electrochemical parameters—including charge transfer resistance (Rt), impedance, phase angle, and double layer capacitance (Cdl)—were systematically analyzed. The results indicate that Listerine mouthwash enhances the corrosion resistance of SS 316L alloy, as evidenced by increased Rt, impedance, and phase angle, along with reduced Cdl. These findings support the safe use of Listerine mouthwash by individuals with orthodontic wires made of SS 316L alloy.

Keywords:

SS 316L orthodontic wire, Listerine mouthwash, artificial saliva, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), charge transfer resistance, double layer capacitance.

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Published

30-06-2025

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Settings Corrosion Behavior of Biomaterials

Section

Corrosion Behavior of Biomaterials

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