Do dental implants cause scoliosis?: A case report
Many cases of scoliosis are idiopathic, and therefore the causes have yet to be clarified. Subject A had experienced involuntary contortions of her spine and discomfort for 3 years. She also experienced difficulty when breathing, particularly at night, and, as a consequence, frequently suffered from...
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| Published in | Personalized medicine universe Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 79 - 80 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Elsevier B.V
01.07.2012
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| Online Access | Get full text |
| ISSN | 2186-4950 2186-4950 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.pmu.2012.05.012 |
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| Summary: | Many cases of scoliosis are idiopathic, and therefore the causes have yet to be clarified. Subject A had experienced involuntary contortions of her spine and discomfort for 3 years. She also experienced difficulty when breathing, particularly at night, and, as a consequence, frequently suffered from insomnia. When a titanium implant was brought close to her body, her spinal column began to twist. This case suggests that dental implants may cause scoliosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2186-4950 2186-4950 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.pmu.2012.05.012 |