著者

Takashi KAMEDA Kazuo OHKUMA Nozomu ISHII Natsuki SANO Hideo OGURA Kazuto TERADA

出版者

日本歯科理工学会

雑誌

Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.31, no.5, pp.856-862, 2012-10-02 (Released:2012-10-02)

参考文献数

13

被引用文献数

3 5 4

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Magnetic fields can represent a health problem, especially low frequency electromagnetic fields sometimes induced by electric current in metallic objects worn or used in or on the body (as opposed to high frequency electromagnetic fields that produce heat). Electric toothbrushes are widely used because of their convenience, but the electric motors that power them may produce electromagnetic waves. In this study, we showed that electric toothbrushes generate low frequency (1-2000 Hz) magnetic fields and induce electric current in dental appliances (e. g. orthodontic and prosthetic appliances and dental implants). Current induced by electric toothbrushes might be dependent on the quantity and types of metals used, and the shape of the appliances. Furthermore, these induced currents in dental appliances could impact upon human oral health, producing pain and discomfort.