Lumbago is a term used to mean mild
to severe low back pain. The pain can be acute or chronic and affects young and
old people. The underlying
causes of low back pain can be complex and are not always readily apparent.
There is a close
relationship between the dental and whole-body conditions. Studies have shown
that oral conditions, especially occlusion, are closely associated with other
parts of the body, for example, body posture, temporomandibular disorder, and
cervicobrachial issues. In this study, the authors reported a dental treatment
for severe lumbago.
The patient was a
41-year-old woman experiencing severe lumbago for several years. The patient underwent a variety of nonsurgical orthopedic treatments
and massage to treat her lumbago. However, no
treatment was found to be effective. The physician-in-charge referred her for
dental treatment because examination did not reveal any specific abnormality in
her lower back.
Prior to the
treatment, the patient could barely bend forward and backward because of
serious back pain. Her body flexibility and lower back pain improved when a
gold alloy cast crown was placed near her feet. However, when the crown was
covered with aluminum foil, it was again very difficult for her to bend her
body forward and backward. These results suggested that her body reacted
positively because good electromagnetic waves emitted by the crown were
absorbed by the body. The alloy used to make the crown was chosen using the
Bi-Digital O-Ring Test. Moreover, the shape, contact strength, and occlusion
(biting condition) of the crown were also determined by the Bi-Digital O-Ring
Test. After the crown was placed on her upper right first molar, her lumbago
completely disappeared and did not recur for >5 years of follow-up.
The results of this
study show that even if the crown is not placed in the body, it can have a
marked effect on joint mobility when it is placed near the body. This influence may be due to the electromagnetic waves emitted by the
substance. In short, the patient’s body showed a positive reaction because it
absorbed good electromagnetic waves emitted by the crown. The impact of placing
a crown included not only recovering normal occlusion and contact with adjacent
teeth but also receiving electromagnetic waves emitted by the crown. However, the
underlining mechanism is still unclear, and further research is required.
Article by Yoshiro
Fujii, from Shin Kobe Dental Clinic, Kobe, Japan.
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