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Health Occupations > Dentistry > Electrogalvanism, Intraoral

Preferred term

Electrogalvanism, Intraoral  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Chemical reaction that occurs when saliva comes into contact with the metals in dental fillings. This reaction can send electric currents through the brain causing negative symptoms.

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Synonym(s)

  • Galvanism, Oral

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