ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2020
Comparison of cerebral cortex activation induced by tactile stimulation between natural teeth and implants.
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to assess the cortical-level sensory differences between natural teeth with a periodontal membrane and dental implants. MATERIAL AND
methodsWe used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure brain activity in the cerebral cortex of 12 patients who had both natural teeth and dental implants in the lower molar region. Painless vibratory tactile stimulation was performed on both the natural teeth and the dental implants.
resultsActivation was seen in the somatosensory cortex during stimulation of both natural teeth and dental implants. A comparison of cortical activation showed no significant differences between natural teeth and dental implants.
conclusionsThese results indicate the possible existence of sensory input to the cerebral cortex via dental implants as well as natural teeth, and thus suggest that may not only the periodontal membrane be involved in the signaling pathway. The data from this experiment may help us for understanding the neural mechanisms underlying natural teeth and dental implants.
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