Those who have no underlying diseases that affect chewing function
Conditions
Interventions
The head of a commercially available facial beauty device (Cell Cure DFT, JCraft, Osaka, Japan) is placed between the masseter muscle areas of the left and right cheeks (from the zygomatic process to
Sponsors
Hara Dental Clinic
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults who have undergone regular checkups at Hara Dental Clinic, Shihokai Medical Corporation 2. Those who do not have any underlying diseases that affect chewing function 3. Those who do not use dentures or only use prosthetic devices with the same functions as natural teeth 4. Those who have not undergone IW treatment or have not undergone IW treatment for more than three months 5. Those who understand the purpose of the study and can sign the consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Those who regularly use home beauty devices 2. Those with abnormalities in the masticatory muscles or temporomandibular joint (temporomandibular joint disorder, masseter hypertrophy, etc.) 3. Those who have been diagnosed with xerostomia 4. Those who have difficulty receiving electrical stimulation due to metal allergies or skin diseases 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women 6. Those who are planning to undergo major dental treatment during the study period 7. Those with pacemakers 8. Those with heart problems or heart diseases 9. Those with bleeding disorders or hemophilia 10. Those with peripheral neuropathy 11. Those with facial neuralgia 12. Other people who the principal investigator deems inappropriate for participation in this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amount of glucose released when chewing gummy jelly | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subjective assessment of chewing ability (self-assessment using a VAS scale) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMasayuki Hara
Hara Dental Clinic President
Outcome results
None listed