SCENAR therapy is a recognized technology used in various fields of medicine. One of the rapidly developing areas is dentistry, where the use of SCENAR devices has been limited and primarily focused on individual cases. A group of scientists decided to analyze modern literary sources from both domestic and foreign authors covering the use of SCENAR therapy as an adjunctive treatment method in various areas of dentistry. The group consisted of Dr. Roman Fadeev, MD, head of the Department of Orthopedic Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Gnathology at the North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov; Anastasiya Rad, a postgraduate student in the Department of Dentistry at the Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University; Dr. Natalia Prozorova, MD, head of the same department; and Dr. Boris Kulizhsky, a leading specialist in clinical observation at RITM OKB ZAO. They presented their research in the article "Possibilities and Prospects of Using SCENAR Therapy in Modern Dentistry," published in the scientific and practical journal "Institute of Dentistry" (No. 4, 2024).
The studies demonstrated the high efficacy of procedures using the SCENAR device in therapeutic dentistry. The use of the device in treating pain after fillings, inflammatory processes in periodontal tissues, alveolitis, and other pathologies significantly reduced pain symptoms, decreased inflammation, and accelerated tissue regeneration. Thus, a decrease in granuloma formation and an improvement in the condition of the tissues surrounding the tooth were observed in patients with chronic periodontitis after a course of SCENAR therapy.
Significant achievements were recorded in orthodontics and orthopedic dentistry. Animal studies confirmed that the use of SCENAR therapy after surgery promotes rapid recovery of mucous membranes and bone structures. Special SCENAR techniques in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscle dysfunctions helped reduce pain symptoms and increase jaw mobility.
Significant advances were noted in surgical dentistry. The use of SCENAR therapy after open fractures of the upper jaw significantly reduced pain symptoms, decreased the number of infectious and neurological complications post-surgery, shortened the rehabilitation period, and improved the quality of life for patients.
The authors emphasized that SCENAR therapy has significant potential as an adjunctive means in dental treatment and, in some cases, can serve as an alternative to pharmacological treatment. However, additional research and clinical trials are required for the widespread implementation of this technique.
