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Health Occupations > Dentistry > Electrogalvanism, Intraoral

Preferred term

Electrogalvanism, Intraoral  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Galvanism, Oral
  • Galvanisms, Oral
  • Oral Galvanism
  • Oral Galvanisms

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 72; was ELECTROGALVANISM 1965-71

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004570

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