Dr. Marie-Catherine Karkowski, Orthodontist, Munich, Germany
Main focus: Oral orthopedics, Craniomandibular Dysfunction,
MJ Syndromes, Bionator Therapy, Applied Kinesiology
Translated excerpts of the article published in Informationsdienst Magnetfeldtherapie (Ausgabe 32)
Magnetic Field Therapy – Supporting Orthodontics
For many years, MFT has become an indispensible therapeutic practice within our concept of treatments. In providing MFT, we are taking advantage of its calming and balancing effect and of all other therapeutically aspects this treatment method has to offer.
To achieve optimal success in all orthodontic procedures, it is important for the patient to be exposed to a relaxed atmosphere, especially if patients are under stress. MFT balances the autonomic nervous system and, thus, reduces stress prior to the actual orthodontic treatment. Incorporating magnetic field therapy results in the following: It assists the lymphatic system, reduces pain, and accelerates wound healing.
In case of severe tooth sensitivity during adjusting or moving specific teeth, we are applying the probe simultaneously. The probe is also beneficial in connection with tooth displacement or difficult tooth eruption. Regular probe application can expedite teeth to erupt. In addition, the probe is extremely helpful in treating TMJ, while relaxing specific muscles and calming painful trigger points. Improved circulation benefits the affected TMJ as well.
MFT benefits all craniomandibular disorders, often accompanied by tension of the neck and shoulder region including back pain. In this case, the small local applicator will achieve great results. Prior to bite measurement procedures, we recommend mat and probe to relax all jaw muscles, as well as neck and shoulder.
MFT used as postsurgical support:
In our clinic, we recommend to use magnetic field therapy immediately after orthodontic surgery, accelerating lymphatic drainage and to avoid postsurgical problems like pain and swelling. Next to jaw or oral surgery, MFT is used after wisdom tooth extraction.
Intensities and duration of application are determined through muscle testing with applied kinesiology.
Dr. Marie-Catherine Klarkowski
(This translation expresses the author’s opinion, condensed and easy to comprehend)
Substantiating this documentation, it may be mentioned that numerous articles written by German dentists stress the benefit of magnetic field therapy during tooth implantation. Not only will it prevent possible infections, but most importantly it will heal and strengthen the bone much quicker, and therefore shorten the implantation period.
The book “Practice of Magnetic Field Therapy” by Dr. med. Christian Thuile, covers the practical use of MRS in connection with periodontitis (recession of inflamed gums). It summarizes the general effect of magnetic field therapy on dental and maxillary medicine as follows:
“Relieving pain, promoting circulation, relaxing masticatory (chewing) muscles, reducing swelling, strengthening the gingival and the suspension of the teeth, preventing degradation of the jawbone, more rapid closure of gingival pockets, more rapid wound closure before and after a dental extraction, in nonspecific toothache and jaw ache, in chronic sinusitis, for treatment of focal infections and as a supportive therapy in treatment of periodontitis. The rate of infection can be kept low. MRS provides rapid assistance in inflammation on the jaw, in particular with compression. Calming the patient before a procedure – less needed anesthetic because of reduced anxiety.”