Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science

Korean Academy of Periodontology (대한치주과학회)
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Efficacy of electrical neuromuscular stimulation in the treatment of chronic periodontitis

  • Puhar, Ivan (Department of Periodontology, University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine) ;
  • Kapudija, Amalija (Health Centre County of Zagreb) ;
  • Kasaj, Adrian (Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-University) ;
  • Willershausen, Brita (Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-University) ;
  • Zafiropoulos, Gregory-George (Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Center Mainz, Johannes Gutenberg-University) ;
  • Bosnjak, Andrija (Private Practice and Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, University of Rijeka) ;
  • Plancak, Darije (Department of Periodontology, University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine)
  • Received : 2011.03.02
  • Accepted : 2011.05.17
  • Published : 2011.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the present randomized controlled clinical study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes of micro-current electrical neuromuscular stimulation (MENS) as an adjunct method to nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Methods: Twenty patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis were recruited into the study and randomly treated with either nonsurgical periodontal therapy followed by 5 MENS treatments with a micro current device or by nonsurgical periodontal therapy alone. Periodontal parameters were measured at baseline and 6 weeks following therapy, and included the plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth, and clinical attachment level (CAL). Results: All measured values were reduced at the time of re-evaluation. The amount of inflammation was significantly reduced in both the test (P=0.002) and control group (P=0.015). The test group demonstrated a significant CAL gain at 6 weeks following therapy, including non-molar (P=0.009) and molar teeth (P=0.028). In comparison with the control group, the test group showed statistically significant differences in the CAL on both molar (P=0.027) and non-molar teeth (P=0.031). Conclusions: In conclusion, the short-term results of the study indicate that MENS could be a suitable adjunctive method in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.

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