oral galvanism

[prashant.lagali]

Oral Galvanism
To make a battery you need two or more dissimilar metals in a liquid medium. This battery effect can occur in the human mouth with the placement of dental fillings. The amalgam fillings, which normally contain silver, copper, tin, and zinc, provide the dissimilar metals, and the saliva provides the liquid medium. These elements produce electrical currents in the mouth called oral galvanism.

Oral galvanism increases the process of corrosion and breakdown of amalgam fillings. These electrical currents increase the amount of mercury vapor and abraded particles released into the mouth. Oral galvanism also causes the release of free-mercury droplets from the filling. Furthermore, this electrolytic process is exacerbated when gold crowns are in contact with mercury fillings.

In addition to amplifying the process of corrosion and the release of mercury into the mouth, scientific evidence exists that these internal electrical currents can cause unexplained pain, ulcerations, and inflammation in susceptible individuals.

        

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interesting write up

        

[sushantpatel_doc]

A total of 142 women and 76 men with self-diagnosed oral galvanism who were referred from dentists and medical doctors for clinical evaluation during the last 2 yr are described from the perspective of general medicine. No case of clinically suspected mercury intoxication was found. Mean concentration of mercury in whole blood (B-Hg) was 17.3 nmol/l, and no value exceeded 50 nmol/l. Amalgam burden and B-Hg were not associated with clinical signs or symptoms except for a significantly lower mean value of B-Hg in patients with psychologic main symptoms than in those without (mean 15.4 vs. 18.1 nmol/l). It was possible to make one or several diagnoses in all 218 cases as reasonable alternatives to the concept of oral galvanism. Mental disorder was the main diagnosis in 93 cases (42.7%), including 41 cases of generalized anxiety disorder and 12 cases of panic disorder. A total of 87 patients (40%) did not work because of medical reasons or unemployment. Amalgam removal was recommended in a total of 65 cases (29%), mainly on psychologic indications, but in 22 cases because of oral conditions. The clinical conditions behind the concept of oral galvanism seem to be explicable in terms of general medicine, and no generalized toxic effect of amalgam fillings need be suspected.

        

[Drsumitra]

Oral galvanism is an oral condition characterized by an acute burning sensation of the tongue or the entire mouth for several days. This is a condition that is commonly present in the middle-aged population.

Symptoms for Oral galvanism

Common symptoms of glossodynia includes having a burning sensation in the lips, gums, mouth, palate, and tongue. The patient also experiences dryness in the mouth. Sometimes, it’s also a bit sore. Other symptoms includes apparent thirtyness and numbness at the tip of the tongue.

Failure of the taste buds to distinguish flavors, leaving a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth when eating meals are some of the situation a patient will experience when diagnosed with glossodynia.

Causes of Oral galvanism

Main cause is the yeast infection found in the patient’s mouth. Hormonal imbalance during menopause, bad oral hygiene, improper intake of medications, acid reflux, nerve damage, endocrine disorders, irritating dentures and deficiency of vitamin B12 are some of the major factors leading to this condition.

Home Remedies / Treatment for Oral galvanism

Chewing gum:
Chew a sugar-free gum or suck a piece of ice for a temporary relief from glossodynia.

Baking soda:
Replace your commercial tooth paste with baking soda when brushing your teeth.

Diet Suggestion for Oral galvanism
Hot and spicy foods will aggravate the condition, instead eat foods that are rich in vitamin B and iron.
Avoid allergy-causing foods and oral hygiene products.

        

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