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 inPersonalized medicine universe Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 79 - 80
Main Author Fujii, Yoshiro
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.07.2012
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ISSN2186-4950
2186-4950
DOI10.1016/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.
ISSN:2186-4950
2186-4950
DOI:10.1016/j.pmu.2012.05.012