Use of Dental Inlay for Treatment of Hip Joint Dysregulation: A Case Report

Yoshiro Fujii

doi:10.4236/crcm.2015.411072

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the improvement of hip joint dysregulation, including pain (coxalgia), tension, and restriction of joint mobility, using a dental gold alloy inlay. The subject was a 63-year-old man who was suffering from the abovementioned symptoms for several months. On placement of the gold alloy inlay on his chest, the joint flexibility was observed to increase, and the severity of the abovementioned symptoms decreased. When the inlay was placed in his tooth, the flexibility of the joint further increased, and all other symptoms disappeared. No side effects were observed, and the prognosis was good. We believe that these effects may be explained using the electromagnetic waves emitted by the inlay and by the restoration of biting conditions. Future multidisciplinary research focusing on possible underlying mechanisms regarding the relation between electromagnetic waves and dentistry is necessary.

Highlights

Prescription drugs, ice, and rest are considered to be effective for relieving pain in the hip joint caused by a muscle or tendon sprain, whereas exercising, stretching, and physical therapy are considered to be effective in cases where arthritis is the cause
The purpose of this report was to demonstrate that hip joint symptoms, such as pain, tension, and restriction of joint movement might be relieved by unique electromagnetic waves emitted by gold alloy inlays and restoration of the subject’s biting conditions
The results of this study demonstrated that an inlay was capable of affecting the hip joint when placed in the oral cavity and when only placed in close proximity to the body. This effect could be explained by the fact that it generates unique electromagnetic waves and restores biting conditions

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Introduction

Prescription drugs, ice, and rest are considered to be effective for relieving pain in the hip joint (coxalgia) caused by a muscle or tendon sprain, whereas exercising, stretching, and physical therapy are considered to be effective in cases where arthritis is the cause. A total hip joint replacement (arthroplasty) may be considered [1] when osteoarthritis causes severe pain or deformity of the hip joint. To the best of our knowledge, there are several reports with regard to the affection of intra-oral bacteria on a hip joint replacement, but there are no previous reports regarding a dental treatment that was effective in treating hip joint motor conditions [2] [3]. (2015) Use of Dental Inlay for Treatment of Hip Joint Dysregulation: A Case Report.

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