Galvanic shock, often referred to in the context of dentistry and medical devices, typically describes a sensation or discomfort caused by electrical currents created by certain metal dental restorations (like crowns or fillings) coming into contact with each other or with different materials in the mouth. This phenomenon can occur when a person's dental materials create a slight electric current due to their different electrical potentials when saliva acts as an electrolyte.
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