Electrolytic action in the mouth and its relationship to pain.

Author: Mumford JM.

Source: J Dent Res.

Year: 1957

Comment:

The author of this study measured EMF currents of dissimilar dental filling materials immersed in saliva, serum, and blood, and he examined why pain occurs in certain cases of oral galvanism. 

Abstract / Excerpt:

“This subject has been well reviewed by Schriever and Diamond who also gave a considerable biography.  However, while it is well known that pain occurs as a result of electrolytic activity in the mouth, it is thought that a clear explanation of how pain occurs has not yet been given.  The object of this paper is to try to give such an account.”

Citation:

Mumford JM. Electrolytic action in the mouth and its relationship to pain. J Dent Res. 1957; 36(4):632-40.