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Galvanism – What is it and does it happen in our mouths?

In dentistry is the creation of an electric current in the mouth due to different metals in dental materials. It’s also known as “battery mouth”. 

How it happens 

• Different metals in dental materials like fillings, crowns, and implants interact with each other and saliva
• This interaction creates an electric current in the mouth

Potential consequences

• The current can disrupt cellular functions and activity, leading to a variety of symptoms 
• The current can increase the corrosion and breakdown of amalgam fillings 
• The current can release mercury vapor and abraded particles into the mouth 
• The current can cause disorders of the nervous system 

How to prevent

• Removing metals from your mouth is recommended to prevent galvanic shock 
• Non-metallic variants of tooth fillings, crowns, bridges, orthodontic materials, and implants are available 
• Compatibility testing can be performed to ensure that the materials chosen will not provoke an adverse reaction from the body 
• Ensure that composite fillings placed are biological composites and not the conventional composites which are generally high in aluminium, fluoride, Bis-GMA and BPA
• Ideally choose zirconia implants and lab made zirconia inlays, overlays and crowns which are biocompatible (substances with qualities that enable them to exist within a living organism without negative reactions and harm).

So its just not mercury that is the problem – some metals can induce an allergy in people, especially those who are very sensitive or already immunocompromised.

The most frequent metal allergens are aluminium, nickel, gold, palladium, various mercury compounds, cobalt and chromium – once attached or bound, these metals may take on qualities that can participate in a number of health-damaging pathologies. Less often but indeed an issue with certain patients, and therefore worth testing before placement, is titanium. A simple MELISA test (Memory Lymphocyte Immunostimulation Assay, also known as a “delayed hypersensitivity” blood test), will help patients choose between titanium and zirconia implants. (for more in depth understanding, go to www.melisatest.com )

Hair analysis or Oligoscan testing can be used to determine the degree of heavy metal disruption, as well as minerals in a person’s body, including those considered nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the body, for instance, macronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc, and trace minerals, including selenium, iodine, boron and molybdenum.

 It is technology devised in the EU and very quickly measures the intracellular levels of 20 important minerals and 15 toxic metals in the palm of your patient’s hand.

It has proved to be very accurate in practice, and results obtained are similar to hair tissue analysis. Unfortunately there are no formal scientific studies yet verifying the results. The readings are computed in the cloud within about 20 seconds, enabling you to integrate treatment protocols within the same consultation!

See www.toxicmetaltesting.co.za for background info and video demo.

Patients often walk in with a bag of supplements, and the Oligoscan can quickly tell which minerals are needed, which ones are not being absorbed, or which ones are in excess. It also gives one great objectivity on metal toxicity; e.g. patients with amalgams still in place can more easily be motivated to remove them.

 Doing these tests are useful for:

• Toxic Element Exposure (*Mercury*, Lead, Cadmium, Aluminum, Arsenic)
• Alopecia
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Malabsorption
• Hypertension
• Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• Kidney Function
• Parkinson’s-like Symptoms
• Sexual Impotence or Decreased Testosterone Production
• Vision Problems

To have your heavy metals/mercury levels tested, contact us via email: admin@saabp.co.za or call us on 0027 21 438 1710