
doi: 10.1123/mc.2014-0018
pmid: 25674772
Contradictory results are still reported on the influence of dental occlusion on the balance control. We attempted to determine whether there are differences in balance between opposed dental occlusion (Intercuspal position (ICP)/“Cotton rolls” mandibular position [CR]) for two extreme levels of stability (stable/unstable). Twenty-five subjects were monitored under both dental occlusion and level of stability conditions using an unstable platform Balance System SD. The resulting stability index suggests that body balance is significantly better when dental occlusion is set in CR (p < .001) in unstable but not in stable conditions. Occlusal traits significantly influencing postural control were Angle Class (p < .001), crowding (p = .006), midline deviation (p < .001), crossbite (p < .001), anterior open bite (p = .05), and overjet (p = .01). It could be concluded that the sensory information linked to the dental occlusion for the balance control comes strongly into effect in unstable conditions.
Adult, Male, STABILITY, HUMAN MASTICATORY MUSCLES, Mandible, BODY POSTURE, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS, Dental Occlusion, HEAD POSTURE, PEOPLE, PROJECTIONS, YOUNG, RAT, Humans, Female, STOMATOGNATHIC SYSTEM, Postural Balance
Adult, Male, STABILITY, HUMAN MASTICATORY MUSCLES, Mandible, BODY POSTURE, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS, Dental Occlusion, HEAD POSTURE, PEOPLE, PROJECTIONS, YOUNG, RAT, Humans, Female, STOMATOGNATHIC SYSTEM, Postural Balance
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