Chemical reaction that occurs when saliva comes into contact with the metals in dental fillings. This reaction can send electric currents through the brain causing negative symptoms.
Entry Term(s)
Galvanism, Oral
NLM Classification #
WU 180
Public MeSH Note
72; was ELECTROGALVANISM 1965-71
Online Note
use ELECTROGALVANISM, INTRAORAL to search ELECTROGALVANISM 1966-71
Chemical reaction that occurs when saliva comes into contact with the metals in dental fillings. This reaction can send electric currents through the brain causing negative symptoms.