Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on masticatory and swallowing function. Materials and Methods Twenty healthy young adults were enrolled. The measurement items were spontaneous swallowing frequency (SSF), voluntar...

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Main Authors: Yoshiki Iizumi, Yoshiaki Ihara, Joji Koike, Koji Takahashi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-06-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.748
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Yoshiaki Ihara
Joji Koike
Koji Takahashi
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description Abstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on masticatory and swallowing function. Materials and Methods Twenty healthy young adults were enrolled. The measurement items were spontaneous swallowing frequency (SSF), voluntary swallowing frequency (VSF), saliva secretion volume (SSV), glucose elution volume (GEV), and velocity of chew (VOC). All participants underwent both IFCS and sham stimulation (without stimulation, sham). Two sets of independent IFCS electrodes were placed on the bilateral neck. The precise location of the upper electrodes was just below the angle of the mandible, while the lower electrodes were placed at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The intensity of IFCS was determined to be one level below the perceptual threshold that all participants felt discomfort. Statistical analysis was performed using a two‐way repeated measures analysis of variance. Results For IFCS, the results of each measurement before and during stimulation were SSF: 1.16 and 1.46, VSF: 8.05 and 8.45, SSV: 5.33 and 5.56 g, GEV: 171.75 and 208.60 mg/dL, and VOC: 87.20 and 95.20, respectively. SSF, GEV, and VOC during stimulation were significantly increased by IFCS (SSF, p = .009; GEV, p = .048; and VOC, p = .007). Following sham stimulation, the results were SSF: 1.24 and 1.34, VSF: 7.75 and 7.90, SSV: 5.65 and 6.04 g, GEV: 176.45 and 187.35 mg/dL, and VOC: 91.35 and 88.25, respectively. Conclusion While no significant differences were observed in the sham group, our findings suggest that IFCS of the superior laryngeal nerve may impact not only the swallowing function but also the masticatory function.
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spelling doaj.art-11028cfd801949048fcbc7eda10f6f502023-06-20T10:18:25ZengWileyClinical and Experimental Dental Research2057-43472023-06-019349149910.1002/cre2.748Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary studyYoshiki Iizumi0Yoshiaki Ihara1Joji Koike2Koji Takahashi3Department of Special Needs Dentistry, Division of Oral Functional Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Dentistry Showa University Tokyo JapanDepartment of Special Needs Dentistry, Division of Oral Functional Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Dentistry Showa University Tokyo JapanDepartment of Special Needs Dentistry, Division of Oral Functional Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Dentistry Showa University Tokyo JapanDepartment of Special Needs Dentistry, Division of Oral Functional Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Dentistry Showa University Tokyo JapanAbstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on masticatory and swallowing function. Materials and Methods Twenty healthy young adults were enrolled. The measurement items were spontaneous swallowing frequency (SSF), voluntary swallowing frequency (VSF), saliva secretion volume (SSV), glucose elution volume (GEV), and velocity of chew (VOC). All participants underwent both IFCS and sham stimulation (without stimulation, sham). Two sets of independent IFCS electrodes were placed on the bilateral neck. The precise location of the upper electrodes was just below the angle of the mandible, while the lower electrodes were placed at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The intensity of IFCS was determined to be one level below the perceptual threshold that all participants felt discomfort. Statistical analysis was performed using a two‐way repeated measures analysis of variance. Results For IFCS, the results of each measurement before and during stimulation were SSF: 1.16 and 1.46, VSF: 8.05 and 8.45, SSV: 5.33 and 5.56 g, GEV: 171.75 and 208.60 mg/dL, and VOC: 87.20 and 95.20, respectively. SSF, GEV, and VOC during stimulation were significantly increased by IFCS (SSF, p = .009; GEV, p = .048; and VOC, p = .007). Following sham stimulation, the results were SSF: 1.24 and 1.34, VSF: 7.75 and 7.90, SSV: 5.65 and 6.04 g, GEV: 176.45 and 187.35 mg/dL, and VOC: 91.35 and 88.25, respectively. Conclusion While no significant differences were observed in the sham group, our findings suggest that IFCS of the superior laryngeal nerve may impact not only the swallowing function but also the masticatory function.https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.748deglutitionelectrical stimulation therapymastication
spellingShingle Yoshiki Iizumi
Yoshiaki Ihara
Joji Koike
Koji Takahashi
Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
deglutition
electrical stimulation therapy
mastication
title Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study
title_full Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study
title_fullStr Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study
title_full_unstemmed Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study
title_short Effects of interferential current electrical stimulation (IFCS) on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults: A preliminary study
title_sort effects of interferential current electrical stimulation ifcs on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults a preliminary study
topic deglutition
electrical stimulation therapy
mastication
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.748
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