Dental Studies
Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field in reducing treatment time: A clinical investigation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35039203/ Date: 2022.05
This study investigated the use of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to speed up orthodontic tooth movement and consequently shorten treatment duration. The results demonstrated an average increase of 31% in the rate of tooth movement with the application of PEMF, suggesting that it could be an effective method for reducing the time required for orthodontic treatments.
Pulsed electromagnetic fields inhibit mandibular bone deterioration depending on the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling activation in type 2 diabetic db/db mice
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35508623/ Date: 2022.05
This study explored the impact of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on mandibular bone quality in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) db/db mice. The results revealed that PEMF exposure improved the microstructure and quality of mandibular bone, stimulated bone formation, and upregulated the Wnt3a/β-catenin signaling pathway. These findings suggest that PEMF could potentially serve as a non-invasive and safe treatment option to combat mandibular bone deterioration in T2DM patients, thereby enhancing dental health and implant stability.
Biophysical therapy using the pulsating electromagnetic field as adjunctive therapy for implant osseointegration - A review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36393938/ Date: 2022.08
This review explores the potential of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to accelerate osseointegration of dental implants, reducing the healing period and enabling early patient rehabilitation. PEMF is a noninvasive therapy that influences osteoblasts and bone, enhancing their metabolism and tissue integration with implanted devices. The review discusses various aspects of PEMF therapy, offering valuable insights for researchers and clinicians seeking to improve implant osseointegration, especially in cases of deficient and osteoporotic bone.
Pulsed electromagnetic fields synergize with graphene to enhance dental pulp stem cell-derived neurogenesis by selectively targeting TRPC1 channels
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33644848/ Date: 2021.03
This study investigated the potential of graphene (2DG) and pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) to enhance neurogenic induction in human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). The results indicated that 2DG could promote the expression of mature neuronal markers in hDPSCs. When combined with brief PEMF exposure, this approach resulted in significantly improved neurogenic gene expression, neurotransmitter release, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing neurogenesis in dental pulp tissue engineering.
Increasing Odontoblast-like Differentiation from Dental Pulp Stem Cells through Increase of β-Catenin/p-GSK-3β Expression by Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34440255/ Date 2021.08
This study explored the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on odontoblast differentiation in human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). The research found that exposure to a 10 mT intensity of PEMF at 70 Hz significantly influenced the differentiation of hDPSCs into odontoblast-like cells. These findings suggest that PEMF, particularly at 70 Hz, holds promise for promoting the development of odontoblasts, which are essential for tooth regeneration and pulp protection.
Effect of the Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) on Dental Implants Stability: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7178380/ Date: 2023:07
This study investigates the impact of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) on bone regeneration, specifically in the context of oral implantology. The experiment focuses on the effect of PEMF on implant stability and involved 19 subjects with a total of 40 implants, randomly assigned to either the PEMF group or the control group. The PEMF group received an activated miniaturized electromagnetic device (MED), while the control group received a sham healing cup. Implant stability was assessed using resonance frequency analyses (RFA) via implant stability quotient (ISQ) calculations at various time points up to 12 weeks after the procedure. The results indicate that the PEMF group exhibited higher mean ISQ values, suggesting increased implant stability. The findings suggest that the use of MED-generated PEMF may be a promising approach to enhance implant stability during the early healing period in oral implantology.
Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field in reducing treatment time: A clinical investigation
https://kevinobrienorthoblog.com/pemf-reduces-orthodontic-treatment-time/ Date: 2022:01
This study discusses how the long duration of orthodontic treatment is a major concern for the patient. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) in accelerating the orthodontic tooth movement, thus reducing treatment duration.
PEMF Therapy in Oral Health: Exploring Its Emerging Role, the PEMF Healing App’s Potential, and NIH’s Scientific Involvement
This article highlights the increasing interest in Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy as a non-invasive treatment option for various dental conditions. Utilizing electromagnetic fields to stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain, PEMF therapy has garnered attention in the field of oral health. The growing body of research in this area, including studies referenced by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) on their official website, supports the potential efficacy of PEMF in dental applications. As interest and research in PEMF for dental purposes continue to expand, this therapy holds promise as an innovative and non-invasive approach to address a range of oral health concerns.
Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field on mandibular fracture healing: A randomized control trial, (RCT)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468785519300679 Date: 2019:11
This article discusses the common occurrence of mandibular fractures in facial trauma and outlines the treatment principles, including reduction techniques such as closed and open methods. While open reduction is more popular, the closed technique remains valuable due to its avoidance of surgical morbidity, hospitalization, and lower costs. The article explores various pharmacological and treatment approaches to accelerate fracture healing, with a focus on pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. Introduced in the 1970s, PEMF is a noninvasive intervention with potential benefits in bone regeneration.
Dental Infection Treated with PEMF
https://www.pemf-tech.com/dental-treatment-with-pemf
This article highlights the application of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy in dental treatment, emphasizing its positive effects on microcirculation in teeth. PEMF is described as increasing microcirculation by reducing the Rouleau effect in blood, positively charging blood cells for improved flow and delivery of oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells to combat infections. The article cites a study indicating that PEMF accelerates wound healing and enhances microcirculation. Furthermore, it discusses the role of PEMF in reducing inflammation post-infection by stimulating signal cells to cease the attack and restore the body to normal.
The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields to Promote Bone Responses to Biomaterials In Vitro and In Vivo
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijbm/2018/8935750/ Date: 2018:09
This article explores the potential benefits of incorporating Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) to enhance the responses of bone cells to implantable biomaterials commonly used in orthopedics and dentistry. While the use of implantable biomaterials is widespread for promoting bone regeneration and supporting prosthetics, the article suggests that adding PEMFs to these materials may improve cell responses, including growth, differentiation, and the expression of a mature phenotype.