Ultra-low-frequency Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation for Recording Functional Impression and Neuromuscular-oriented Centric Relation in a Completely Edentulous Patient: A Case Report

ABSTRACT The facial disfigurement associated with the loss of teeth has greater psychological effect on the patient than the actual loss of teeth. Presented herein, is a novel, precise and accurate technique of performing border molding using transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS). The electronic stimulator is programed to deliver precisely controlled, uniform stimuli transmitted by transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation through fifth and seventh cranial nerves. Plumping the cheeks by using cheek plumpers attached to the conventional complete denture using magnets was also done. The greatest advantage lies in the fact that they are completely detachable. How to cite this article Bulbule NS, Shah J, Kulkarni S, Kakade D. Rehabilitation of a Completely Edentulous Patient using TENS to record Functional Borders and Cheek Plumpers for Esthetics. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2013;3(2):78-82.

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Ultra-low frequency-transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation for functional border molding and cameo surface recording for enhanced complete denture success: A novel approach

Journal of Dentistry Defence Section ◽

10.4103/jodd.jodd_63_20 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 148

Author(s):

Kirandeep Singh ◽

VijayaKumar Rajamani ◽

Parag Dua ◽

Poonam Prakash

Keyword(s):

Nerve Stimulation ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Complete Denture ◽

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation ◽

Novel Approach ◽

Electric Nerve Stimulation

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STIMULATION WITH LOW FREQUENCY (1.7Hz) TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRIC NERVE STIMULATION (LOW-TENS) INCREASES MOTOR FUNCTION OF THE POST-STROKE PARETIC ARM

Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1080/003655098444192 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 95-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 104

Author(s):

L. Sonde, C. Gip, S. E. Fernaeus, C. G

Keyword(s):

Motor Function ◽

Nerve Stimulation ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation ◽

Post Stroke ◽

Electric Nerve Stimulation

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Ultra-low-frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (ULF-TENS) in subjects with craniofacial pain: A retrospective study

CRANIO® ◽

10.1080/08869634.2018.1526849 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 38 (6) ◽

pp. 396-401 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stefano Mummolo ◽

Alessandro Nota ◽

Simona Tecco ◽

Silvia Caruso ◽

Enrico Marchetti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Nerve Stimulation ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation ◽

Craniofacial Pain ◽

Electric Nerve Stimulation

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Ultra-low-frequency-transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation for recording cameo surface and detachable cheek plumpers for enhanced complete denture esthetics

Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences ◽

10.25259/ajohas_18_2020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

E. Mahesh Gowda ◽

Ambika K. Narayanan ◽

R. Vijaya Kumar

Keyword(s):

Nerve Stimulation ◽

Case Reports ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Complete Denture ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation ◽

Facial Disfigurement ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Edentulous Patients ◽

Electric Nerve Stimulation

Severely resorbed completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches from long-term complete edentulism may pose a treatment challenge for the treating prosthodontist. The loss of teeth, over a period of time, can lead to gross facial disfigurement and also has great psychological effect. The loss of teeth also has effect on the musculature and supporting tissues which may lead to muscle wasting and dystrophy. Ever since its introduction in 1971, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) has been used in dentistry for various treatment modalities and it is especially indicated in management of tempo-mandibular dysfunctions (TMDs). TENS being a non-invasive, non-technique sensitive, and easy to use technique has evolved rapidly over the years as an adjunct in management of various dental therapies. Two case reports of completely edentulous patients are presented here, where ultra-low-frequency-TENS (ULF-TENS) was used as an aid in cameo surface recording and customizing the magnet retained cheek plumper within the physiological and functional limits of the orofacial musculature complex for rehabilitation with complete denture prosthesis.

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