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Hellmann D, Fadillioglu C, Kanus L, Möhler F, Schindler HJ, Schmitter M, Stein T, Ringhof S. Influence of oral motor tasks on postural muscle activity during dynamic reactive balance. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:1041-1049. [PMID: 38491728 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Jaw clenching improves dynamic reactive balance on an oscillating platform during forward acceleration and is associated with decreased mean sway speed of different body regions. OBJECTIVE It is suggested that jaw clenching as a concurrent muscle activity facilitates human motor excitability, increasing the neural drive to distal muscles. The underlying mechanism behind this phenomenon was studied based on leg and trunk muscle activity (iEMG) and co-contraction ratio (CCR). METHODS Forty-eight physically active and healthy adults were assigned to three groups, performing three oral motor tasks (jaw clenching, tongue pressing against the palate or habitual lower jaw position) during a dynamic one-legged stance reactive balance task on an oscillating platform. The iEMG and CCR of posture-relevant muscles and muscle pairs were analysed during platform forward acceleration. RESULTS Tongue pressing caused an adjustment of co-contraction patterns of distal muscle groups based on changes in biomechanical coupling between the head and trunk during static balancing at the beginning of the experiment. Neither iEMG nor CCR measurement helped detect a general neuromuscular effect of jaw clenching on the dynamic reactive balance. CONCLUSION The findings might indicate the existence of robust fixed patterns of rapid postural responses during the important initial phases of balance recovery.
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- Daniel Hellmann
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Dental Academy for Continuing Professional Development, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Dental Academy for Continuing Professional Development, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Fadillioglu C, Kanus L, Möhler F, Ringhof S, Schmitter M, Hellmann D, Stein T. Persisting effects of jaw clenching on dynamic steady-state balance. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299050. [PMID: 38386649 PMCID: PMC10883567 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The effects of jaw clenching on balance has been shown under static steady-state conditions but the effects on dynamic steady-state balance have not yet been investigated. On this basis, the research questions were: 1) if jaw clenching improves dynamic steady-state balance; 2) if the effects persist when the jaw clenching task loses its novelty and the increased attention associated with it; 3) if the improved dynamic steady-state balance performance is associated with decreased muscle activity. A total of 48 physically active healthy adults were assigned to three groups differing in intervention (Jaw clenching and balance training (JBT), only balance training (OBT) or the no-training control group (CON)) and attending two measurement points separated by two weeks. A stabilometer was used to assess the dynamic steady-state balance performance in a jaw clenching and non-clenching condition. Dynamic steady-state balance performance was measured by the time at equilibrium (TAE). The activities of tibialis anterior (TA), gastrocnemius medialis (GM), rectus femoris (RF), biceps femoris (BF) and masseter (MA) muscles were recorded by a wireless EMG system. Integrated EMG (iEMG) was calculated to quantify the muscle activities. All groups had better dynamic steady-state balance performance in the jaw clenching condition than non-clenching at T1, and the positive effects persisted at T2 even though the jaw clenching task lost its novelty and attention associated with it after balance training with simultaneous jaw clenching. Independent of the intervention, all groups had better dynamic steady-state balance performances at T2. Moreover, reductions in muscle activities were observed at T2 parallel to the dynamic steady-state balance performance improvement. Previous studies showed that jaw clenching alters balance during upright standing, predictable perturbations when standing on the ground and unpredictable perturbations when standing on an oscillating platform. This study complemented the previous findings by showing positive effects of jaw clenching on dynamic steady-state balance performance.
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- Cagla Fadillioglu
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Dental Academy for Continuing Professional Development, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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Sakaguchi K, Mehta NR, Maruyama T, Correa LP, Yokoyama A. Effect of masticatory movements on head and trunk sways, and sitting and foot pressure distributions during sitting position. J Oral Rehabil 2023; 50:1253-1260. [PMID: 37418585 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The head plays an important role in the postural control. Chewing co-activates jaw and neck muscles leading to coordinated jaw and head-neck movements. Therefore, to examine effect of masticatory movements on head and trunk sways, and sitting and foot pressure distributions during mastication is helpful in the attempt to understand the interrelationship between stomatognathic function and posture control system in the sitting position. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis in healthy subjects that masticatory movements affect head and trunk sways and sitting and foot pressure distributions during sitting position. METHODS A total of 30 healthy male subjects with an average age of 25.3 years (range, 22-32 years) were evaluated. The CONFORMat™ and MatScan™ system were used to analyse changes in sitting pressure distribution center of sitting pressure (COSP) and changes in foot pressure distribution center of foot pressure (COFP), respectively, and the three-dimensional motion analysis system was used to analyse changes in head and trunk postures while subjects remained sitting position with rest position, centric occlusion and chewing. The total trajectory length of COSP/COFP, COSP/COFP area, and head and trunk sway values were compared between the three conditions to evaluate whether masticatory movement affected the stability of head and trunk sways and sitting and foot pressure distributions. RESULTS Total trajectory length of COSP and COSP area during chewing were significantly shorter and smaller respectively than it was in rest position and centric occlusion (p ⟨ .016). Head sway value during chewing was significantly larger than it was in rest position and centric occlusion (p ⟨ .016). CONCLUSION Masticatory movements affect sitting pressure distribution and head movements during sitting position.
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- Kiwamu Sakaguchi
- Department of Oral Functional Prosthodontics, Division of Oral Functional Science, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Computer Science Course, National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Ibaraki College, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Oral Functional Prosthodontics, Division of Oral Functional Science, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Fadillioglu C, Kanus L, Möhler F, Ringhof S, Hellmann D, Stein T. Effects of jaw clenching on dynamic reactive balance task performance after 1-week of jaw clenching training. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1140712. [PMID: 37426440 PMCID: PMC10327569 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1140712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Good balance is essential for human daily life as it may help to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of falls and associated injuries. The influence of jaw clenching on balance control has been shown under static and dynamic conditions. Nevertheless, it has not yet been investigated whether the effects are mainly associated with the dual-task situation or are caused by jaw clenching itself. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of jaw clenching on dynamic reactive balance task performance prior to and after 1 week of jaw clenching training. It was hypothesized that jaw clenching has stabilizing effects resulting in a better dynamic reactive balance performance, and these effects are not related to dual-task benefits. Methods A total of 48 physically active and healthy adults (20 women and 28 men) were distributed into three groups, one habitual control group (HAB) and two jaw clenching groups (JAW and INT) that had to clench their jaws during the balance tasks at T1 and T2. One of those two groups, the INT group, additionally practiced the jaw clenching task for 1 week, making it familiar and implicit at T2. The HAB group did not receive any instruction regarding jaw clenching condition. Dynamic reactive balance was assessed using an oscillating platform perturbed in one of four directions in a randomized order. Kinematic and electromyographic (EMG) data were collected using a 3D motion capture system and a wireless EMG system, respectively. Dynamic reactive balance was operationalized by the damping ratio. Furthermore, the range of motion of the center of mass (CoM) in perturbation direction (RoMCoM_AP or RoMCoM_ML), as well as the velocity of CoM (VCoM) in 3D, were analyzed. The mean activity of the muscles relevant to the perturbation direction was calculated to investigate reflex activities. Results The results revealed that jaw clenching had no significant effects on dynamic reactive balance performance or CoM kinematics in any of these three groups, and the automation of jaw clenching in the INT group did not result in a significant change either. However, high learning effects, as revealed by the higher damping ratio values and lower VCoM at T2, were detected for the dynamic reactive balance task even without any deliberate balance training in the intervention phase. In the case of backward perturbation of the platform, the soleus activity in a short latency response phase increased for the JAW group, whereas it decreased for HAB and INT after the intervention. In the case of forward acceleration of the platform, JAW and INT showed a higher tibialis anterior muscle activity level in the medium latency response phase compared to HAB at T1. Discussion Based on these findings, it can be suggested that jaw clenching may lead to some changes in reflex activities. However, the effects are limited to anterior-posterior perturbations of the platform. Nevertheless, high learning effects may have overall overweighed the effects related to jaw clenching. Further studies with balance tasks leading to less learning effects are needed to understand the altered adaptations to a dynamic reactive balance task related to simultaneous jaw clenching. Analysis of muscle coordination (e.g., muscle synergies), instead of individual muscles, as well as other experimental designs in which the information from other sources are reduced (e.g., closed eyes), may also help to reveal jaw clenching effects.
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- Cagla Fadillioglu
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Dental Academy for Continuing Professional Development, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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Martínez-Silva B, Diéguez-Pérez M. Review on Mandibular Muscle Kinematics. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22155769. [PMID: 35957324 PMCID: PMC9371193 DOI: 10.3390/s22155769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The complexity of mandibular dynamics encourages constant research as a vehicle to improve oral health. The gold standard motion capture system might help us to understand its functioning and its relation to body position, aiming to perform an exhaustive bibliographic review in the Dentistry field. Six different electronic databases were used (Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL and SPORTDiscus) in April 2022. The selection criteria includes a biography, critical analysis, and the full text from 1984 to April 2022, based on the odontological gold standard, whether or not in combination with additional devices. Clinical cases, bibliographic reviews or meta-analysis and grey literature were excluded. The checklist of the critical assessment methodology by Joanna Brigs was used (JBI). After choosing scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals, 23 out of 186 investigations were classified as eligible with a total of 384 participants. The issue being addressed is related to the speech properties, posture and body movement in relation to dento-oro-facial muscle and facial analysis, mandibular kinematics and mandibular dynamics during the mastication process. The markers arrangement depends on the dynamic to be analysed. From a physiologic and pathologic perspective, the applications of the optic system are relevant in Dentistry. The scarcity of literature obtained implies the need for future research.
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- Beatriz Martínez-Silva
- Faculty of Biomedicine and Health Sciences, European University of Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain;
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- Preclinical Dentistry Department, Faculty of Biomedicine and Health Sciences, European University of Madrid, C. Tajo s/n, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
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Van Hove O, Pichon R, Pallanca P, Cebolla AM, Noel S, Feipel V, Deboeck G, Bonnechère B. Influence of Speech and Cognitive Load on Balance and Timed Up and Go. Brain Sci 2022; 12:brainsci12081018. [PMID: 36009081 PMCID: PMC9405849 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12081018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The interaction between oral and/or mental cognitive tasks and postural control and mobility remains unclear. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of speech production and cognitive load levels on static balance and timed up and go (TUG) during dual-task activities. Thirty healthy young subjects (25 ± 4 years old, 17 women) participated in this study. A control situation and two different cognitive arithmetic tasks were tested: counting backward in increments of 3 and 7 under oral (O) and mental (M) conditions during static balance and the TUG. We evaluated the dual-task cost (DTC) and the effect of speech production (SP) and the level of cognitive load (CL) on these variables. There was a significant increase in the centre of pressure oscillation velocity in static balance when the dual task was performed orally compared to the control situation The DTC was more pronounced for the O than for the M. The SP, but not the CL, had a significant effect on oscillation velocity. There was an increase in TUG associated with the cognitive load, but the mental or oral aspect did not seem to have an influence. Mobility is more affected by SP when the cognitive task is complex. This may be particularly important for the choice of the test and understanding postural control disorders.
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- Olivier Van Hove
- Department of Pneumology, Erasme Hospital, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institut de Formation en Pédicurie-Podologie, Ergothérapie Kinésithérapie (IFPEK), 35000 Rennes, France;
- M2S Laboratory—EA7470, University Rennes 2, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, 1070 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Laboratory of Neurophysiology and Movement Biomechanics, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium; (A.M.C.); (S.N.)
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- Laboratory of Neurophysiology and Movement Biomechanics, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium; (A.M.C.); (S.N.)
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- Laboratory of Functional Anatomy, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Research Unit in Rehabilitation, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium;
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- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Hasselt, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium;
- Technology-Supported and Data-Driven Rehabilitation, Data Sciences Institute, University of Hasselt, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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Fadillioglu C, Kanus L, Möhler F, Ringhof S, Hellmann D, Stein T. Influence of Controlled Stomatognathic Motor Activity on Sway, Control and Stability of the Center of Mass During Dynamic Steady-State Balance—An Uncontrolled Manifold Analysis. Front Hum Neurosci 2022; 16:868828. [PMID: 35399352 PMCID: PMC8989727 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.868828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Multiple sensory signals from visual, somatosensory and vestibular systems are used for human postural control. To maintain postural stability, the central nervous system keeps the center of mass (CoM) within the base of support. The influence of the stomatognathic motor system on postural control has been established under static conditions, but it has not yet been investigated during dynamic steady-state balance. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of controlled stomatognathic motor activity on the control and stability of the CoM during dynamic steady-state balance. A total of 48 physically active and healthy adults were assigned to three groups with different stomatognathic motor conditions: jaw clenching, tongue pressing and habitual stomatognathic behavior. Dynamic steady-state balance was assessed using an oscillating platform and the kinematic data were collected with a 3D motion capturing system. The path length (PL) of the 3D CoM trajectory was used for quantifying CoM sway. Temporal dynamics of the CoM movement was assessed with a detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA). An uncontrolled manifold (UCM) analysis was applied to assess the stability and control of the CoM with a subject-specific anthropometric 3D model. The statistical analysis revealed that the groups did not differ significantly in PL, DFA scaling exponents or UCM parameters. The results indicated that deliberate jaw clenching or tongue pressing did not seem to affect the sway, control or stability of the CoM on an oscillating platform significantly. Because of the task-specificity of balance, further research investigating the effects of stomatognathic motor activities on dynamic steady-state balance with different movement tasks are needed. Additionally, further analysis by use of muscle synergies or co-contractions may reveal effects on the level of muscles, which were not visible on the level of kinematics. This study can contribute to the understanding of postural control mechanisms, particularly in relation to stomatognathic motor activities and under dynamic conditions.
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- Cagla Fadillioglu
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
- *Correspondence: Cagla Fadillioglu
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
- Dental Academy for Continuing Professional Development, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Fadillioglu C, Kanus L, Möhler F, Ringhof S, Schindler HJ, Stein T, Hellmann D. Influence of controlled masticatory muscle activity on dynamic reactive balance. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 49:327-336. [PMID: 34811784 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The influence of the stomatognatic system on human posture control has been investigated under static conditions, but the effects on dynamic balance have not yet been considered. OBJECTIVE Investigating the influence of different functional stomatognatic activities (jaw clenching (JAW), tongue pressing (TON) and habitual jaw position (HAB)) on postural performance during a dynamic reactive balance task. METHODS Forty-eight physically active and healthy adults were assigned to three groups differing in oral-motor tasks (JAW, TON or HAB). Dynamic reactive balance was assessed by an oscillating platform which was externally perturbed in four directions. Performance was quantified by means of Lehr's damping ratio. Mean speeds of the selected anatomical regions (head, trunk, pelvis, knee and foot) were analysed to determine significant performance differences. RESULTS The groups differed significantly in balance performance in direction F (i.e., forwards acceleration of the platform). Post hoc tests revealed that the JAW group had significantly better performance compared with both the HAB and TON groups. Better performance was associated with a decreased mean speed of the analysed anatomical regions. CONCLUSION JAW can improve dynamic reactive balance but the occurrence of positive effects seems to be task-specific and not general. TON seems not to have any observable effects on dynamic reactive balance performance, at least when evaluating it with an oscillating platform. JAW might be a valuable strategy which could possibly reduce the risk of falls in elderly people; however, further investigations are still needed.
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- Cagla Fadillioglu
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Research Group Biomechanics, Institute for Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Dental Academy for Continuing Professional Development, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Cesanelli L, Cesaretti G, Ylaitė B, Iovane A, Bianco A, Messina G. Occlusal Splints and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910338. [PMID: 34639640 PMCID: PMC8507675 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The role of the dento-mandibular apparatus and, in particular, occlusion and jaw position, received increased attention during last years. In the present study, we aimed to systematically review, on the light of the new potential insights, the published literature covering the occlusal splint (OS) applications, and its impact on exercise performance. A structured search was carried out including MEDLINE®/PubMed and Scopus databases with additional integration from external sources, between March and June 2021. To meet the inclusion criteria, studies published in the English language, involving humans in vivo, published from 2000 to 2021 and that investigated the role of occlusal splints on athletes' performance were selected. Starting from the 587 identified records, 17 items were finally included for the review. Four main aspects were considered and analyzed: (1) occlusal splint characteristics and occlusion experimental conditions, (2) jump performance, (3) maximal and explosive strength, and (4) exercise technique and biomechanics. The results of the systematic literature analysis depicted a wide heterogenicity in the experimental conditions and suggested the application of the OS as a way to improve athletes' or individuals' oral health, and as a potential tool to optimize marginal aspects of exercise performance.
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- Leonardo Cesanelli
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (L.C.); (A.I.); (A.B.)
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- Ariminum Research & Dental Education Center, ARDEC Academy, 47923 Rimini, Italy;
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- Faculty of Sport Biomedicine, Institute of Sport Science and Innovations, Lithuanian Sports University, 44221 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (L.C.); (A.I.); (A.B.)
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (L.C.); (A.I.); (A.B.)
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (L.C.); (A.I.); (A.B.)
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Tomita Y, Tanaka Y, Sako K, Ono Y, Tanaka M. Effect of jaw clenching on postural adjustments to a predictable external perturbation. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2021; 57:102512. [PMID: 33485257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effect of jaw clenching on anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) and reactive postural adjustments (RPAs). Eight healthy adults were exposed to predictable external perturbations with and without submaximal jaw clenching. We recorded the three-dimensional body kinematics, ground reaction forces, and electromyography (EMG) of 12 muscles. EMG onset, integrated EMG, and positions of the center-of-mass (COM) and center-of-pressure (COP) during the anticipatory and reactive phases of postural adjustments were computed and compared for the jaw clenching and control conditions. Jaw clenching resulted in an earlier onset of APAs and a greater amplitude of trunk and lower limb EMG activities in the APAs and RPAs. There were no differences in the COM and COP displacements after the perturbation. Jaw clenching is effective for enhancing APAs and RPAs, although it may not increase postural stability following predictable external perturbation in healthy adults.
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- Yosuke Tomita
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Care, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Gunma, Japan.
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- Department of Special Care Dentistry, Osaka Dental University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Special Care Dentistry, Osaka Dental University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan
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Sugihara D, Kawara M, Suzuki H, Asano T, Yasuda A, Takeuchi H, Nakayama T, Kuroki T, Komiyama O. Mandibular Jaw Movement and Masticatory Muscle Activity during Dynamic Trunk Exercise. Dent J (Basel) 2020; 8:E132. [PMID: 33276593 PMCID: PMC7761542 DOI: 10.3390/dj8040132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The examination of jaw movement during exercise is essential for an improved understanding of jaw function. Currently, there is no unified view of the mechanism by which the mandible is fixed during physical exercise. We hypothesized that during strong skeletal muscle force exertion in dynamic exercises, the mandible is displaced to a position other than the maximal intercuspal position and that mouth-opening and mouth-closing muscles simultaneously contract to fix the displaced mandible. Therefore, we simultaneously recorded mandibular jaw movements and masticatory muscle activities during dynamic trunk muscle force exertion (deadlift exercise) in 24 healthy adult males (age, 27.3 ± 2.58 years). The deadlift was divided into three steps: Ready (reference), Pull, and Down. During Pull, the mandibular incisal point moved significantly posteriorly (-0.24 mm, p = 0.023) and inferiorly (-0.55 mm, p = 0.019) from the maximal intercuspal position. Additionally, temporal, masseter, and digastric muscles were activated simultaneously and significantly during Pull (18.63 ± 17.13%, 21.21 ± 18.73%, 21.82 ± 19.97% of the maximum voluntary contraction, respectively), with maintained activities during Down (p < 0.001). Thus, during dynamic trunk muscle force exertion, the mandibular incisal point moved to a posteroinferior position without tooth-touch (an open-mouth position). Simultaneously, the activities of the mouth-opening digastric muscles and the mouth-closing temporal and masseter muscles led to mandibular fixation, which is a type of mandible fixing called bracing.
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- Division of Oral Function and Rehabilitation, Department of Oral Health Science, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 870-1 Sakaecho, Nishi-2, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan; (D.S.); (M.K.); (T.A.); (A.Y.); (H.T.); (T.N.); (T.K.); (O.K.)
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Ohlendorf D, Fay V, Avaniadi I, Erbe C, Wanke EM, Groneberg DA. Association between constitution, axiography, analysis of dental casts, and postural control in women aged between 41 and 50 years. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:2595-2607. [PMID: 32986167 PMCID: PMC8060179 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03571-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between anamnestic, axiographic and occlusal parameters and postural control in healthy women aged between 41 and 50 years. Materials and methods A total of 100 female participants aged between 41 and 50 (45.12 ± 2.96) years participated in the study. In addition to completing a general anamnesis questionnaire, lower jaw movements were measured axiographically, dental occlusion parameters were determined using a model analysis and postural parameters were recorded using a pressure measurement platform. The significance level was 5%. Results An increasing weight and a rising BMI lead to a weight shifted from the rearfoot (p ≤ 0.01/0.04) to the forefoot (p ≤ 0.01/0.02). A limited laterotrusion on the right resulted in a lower forefoot load and an increased rearfoot load (p ≤ 0.01). Laterotrusion to the left (extended above the standard) showed a lower frontal sway (p ≤ 0.02) and a reduced elliptical area, height and width (p ≤ 0.01, 0.02, 0.03). Thus, the extent of deviation correlated with reduced right forefoot loading (p ≤ 0.03) and the extent of deflection correlated with increased left foot loading (p ≤ 0.01). The higher the extent of angle class II malocclusion, the larger the ellipse area (p ≤ 0.04) and the ellipse height (p ≤ 0.02) resulted. Conclusions There is a connection between weight, BMI and laterotrusion, as well as between angle class II malocclusion and postural control in women aged between 41 and 50 years. Interdisciplinary functional examinations of mandibular movements treating possible limitations can be conducive for an improvement of postural control. Clinical relevance Angle class II malocclusion has a negative influence on postural control.
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- Daniela Ohlendorf
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Viziano A, Micarelli A, Carlino P, Granito I, Alessandrini M. Bridging the gap between temporomandibular disorders, static balance impairment and cervicogenic dizziness: Posturographic and clinical outcomes. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2020; 54:102455. [PMID: 32795906 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Several studies have investigated the possible influence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) on body posture and whether cervical spine disorders, such as cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) could play an additional role in affecting static balance. The purpose of this study was to analyze static postural behavior by means of static posturography, in patients affected by either TMD or CGD alone or by both conditions, and to compare findings with a group of healthy subjects. Significant changes in posturographic parameters were found among the three groups of patients and when compared with controls. When the three study groups were compared to each other, subjects affected by a combination of TMD and CGD showed worse postural performances with respect to subjects affected by CGD or TMD alone. Correlations with self-perceived dizziness, anxiety, depression and jaw functionality, investigated by means of validated questionnaires, were found among all patient groups. These results provide new evidences for the presence of static balance alterations in patients suffering from TMD with and without associated cervical spine impairment, by using a reliable diagnostic technique. Further studies are needed in order to identify any causal relation between these two disorders.
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- Andrea Viziano
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Italy.
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- ITER Center for Balance and Rehabilitation Research (ICBRR), Rome, Italy; Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy
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- ITER Center for Balance and Rehabilitation Research (ICBRR), Rome, Italy
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- ITER Center for Balance and Rehabilitation Research (ICBRR), Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Italy
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Zafar H, Alghadir AH, Iqbal ZA, Iqbal A, Anwer S, Alnahdi AH. Influence of different jaw positions on dynamic balance using Y-balance test. Brain Behav 2020; 10:e01507. [PMID: 31859447 PMCID: PMC6955923 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Jaw sensory-motor system has been shown to affect static balance of the body. It would be interesting to know whether it can influence dynamic balance as well. The objective of this study is to examine the influence of different jaw positions on dynamic balance using the Y-balance test. METHODS Eighty healthy male participants aged 20-35 years were invited to participate in this study. Dynamic balance was measured by the Y-balance test in three directions (anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral) for each leg separately in three jaw positions: resting jaw (control), open-jaw, and clenched jaw. RESULTS There were no significant differences in reach distances between the different jaw positions except in the posterolateral direction. In comparison with resting jaw position, reach distance was significantly higher in open-jaw position for the right leg and in clenched and open-jaw positions for the left leg in the posterolateral direction. CONCLUSIONS Although various studies have shown direct or indirect influence of jaw sensory-motor system on static postural control, results of this study point to limited relation with dynamic postural control among healthy subjects. However, it supports the potential of the jaw sensory-motor system to affect motor control during functional tasks in patients with postural instability or similar disorders.
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- Hamayun Zafar
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Building and Real-Estate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alghadir AH, Zafar H, Iqbal ZA, Al-Eisa ES. Effect of voluntary teeth clenching and sitting posture on maximal static force of limb muscles. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2018; 59:774-778. [PMID: 29619804 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.18.08341-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND People clench their teeth to activate facial, neck and abdominal muscles when they need to generate heavy muscle force against large resistance like lifting heavy objects, in order to gain possible ergogenic advantage. These are termed as remote voluntary contractions. Aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of voluntary teeth clenching on maximal voluntary contraction of extensors and flexors of the knee, shoulder and elbow joints of the dominant side during slouch and unsupported upright sitting. METHODS One hundred healthy young male adults (mean age 23.3 years) participated in this study. Maximal voluntary contraction was measured using a hand-held dynamometer. RESULTS Jaw clenching caused different ergogenic effect during slouch versus unsupported sitting postures. The data revealed that during unsupported upright sitting, the effect of jaw clenching consistently results in larger maximal voluntary contraction of both extensor and flexor muscles of all the three studied joints. However, during slouch sitting, only the maximal voluntary contraction of extensors of elbow and flexors of knee were larger with clenched teeth position. CONCLUSIONS Jaw clenching can affect the maximal voluntary contraction of limb muscles which is sitting posture dependent. Jaw clenching can consistently facilitate certain muscles of the upper and lower limbs to generate greater force production during upright sitting.
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- Ahmad H Alghadir
- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -
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- Rehabilitation Research Chair, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Maurer C, Heller S, Sure JJ, Fuchs D, Mickel C, Wanke EM, Groneberg DA, Ohlendorf D. Strength improvements through occlusal splints? The effects of different lower jaw positions on maximal isometric force production and performance in different jumping types. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0193540. [PMID: 29474465 PMCID: PMC5825140 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective The influence of the jaw position on postural control, body posture, walking and running pattern has been reported in the literature. All these movements have in common that a relatively small, but well controlled muscle activation is required. The induced effects on motor output through changed jaw positions have been small. Therefore, it has been questioned if it could still be observed in maximal muscle activation. Method Twenty-three healthy, mid age recreational runners (mean age = 34.0 ± 10.3 years) participated in this study. Three different jump tests (squat jump, counter movement jump, and drop jumps from four different heights) and three maximal strength tests (trunk flexion and extension, leg press of the right and left leg) were conducted. Four different dental occlusion conditions and an additional familiarization condition were tested. Subjects performed the tests on different days for which the four occlusion conditions were randomly changed. Results No familiarization effect was found. Occlusion conditions with a relaxation position and with a myocentric condylar position showed significantly higher values for several tests compared to the neutral condition and the maximal occlusion position. Significance was found in the squat jump, countermovement jump, the drop jump from 32cm and 40cm, trunk extension, leg press force and rate of force development. The effect due to the splint conditions is an improvement between 3% and 12% (min and max). No influence of the jaw position on symmetry or balance between extension and flexion muscle was found. Conclusion An influence of occlusion splints on rate of force development (RFD) and maximal strength tests could be confirmed. A small, but consistent increase in the performance parameters could be measured. The influence of the occlusion condition is most likely small compared to other influences as for example training status, age, gender and circadian rhythm.
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- Department of Movement and Exercise Science, Institute of Sport Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Movement and Exercise Science, Institute of Sport Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Nota A, Tecco S, Ehsani S, Padulo J, Baldini A. Postural stability in subjects with temporomandibular disorders and healthy controls: A comparative assessment. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2017; 37:21-24. [PMID: 28865312 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The influence of the stomatognathic apparatus on body posture is a continuously discussed topic with contrasting results. The aim of this study is to analyze differences in postural stability between subjects with and without myogenous TMD. METHODS 25 subjects affected by myogenous TMD according with DC/TMD (6 males, 19 females; mean age 31.75±6.68years) and a healthy control group of 19 subjects (4 Males, 15 Females; mean age 27.26±3.85years) were enrolled in the study. Both groups underwent a posturo-stabilometric force platform exam under different mandibular and visual conditions. Sway area and sway velocity of the COP (Center Of foot Pressure) posturo-stabilometric parameters were evaluated and compared applying Mann-U-Whitney statistical test. RESULTS The sway area and sway velocity parameters resulted statistically significantly higher in the TMD group (sway area p<0.01; sway velocity p<0.05) in mandibular maximum intercuspation and rest positions with eyes open. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates a significant difference in body postural stability between subjects with myogenous TMD and healthy controls. In particular, sway area and sway velocity postural parameters are increased in these subjects.
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- Alessandro Nota
- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia.
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia; University eCampus, Novedrate, Italy
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia
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Martinez Choy SE, Lenz J, Schweizerhof K, Schmitter M, Schindler HJ. Realistic kinetic loading of the jaw system during single chewing cycles: a finite element study. J Oral Rehabil 2017; 44:375-384. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- S. E. Martinez Choy
- Research Group Biomechanics; Institute for Mechanics; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Karlsruhe Germany
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- Research Group Biomechanics; Institute for Mechanics; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Karlsruhe Germany
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- Research Group Biomechanics; Institute for Mechanics; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Karlsruhe Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics; Dental School; University of Würzburg; Würzburg Germany
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- Research Group Biomechanics; Institute for Mechanics; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Karlsruhe Germany
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Hirase T, Inokuchi S, Matsusaka N, Nakahara K, Okita M. Effects of a resistance training program performed with an interocclusal splint for community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:1499-504. [PMID: 27313359 PMCID: PMC4905898 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.1499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] To examine whether resistance training for elderly community-dwellers performed
with an interocclusal splint resulted in greater lower extremity muscle strength and
better balance than resistance training performed without an interocclusal splint.
[Subjects and Methods] Eighty-eight elderly persons using Japanese community day centers
were randomly divided into two groups: an intervention group (n=45), which performed
resistance training with an interocclusal splint; and a control group (n=43), which
performed resistance training without an interocclusal splint. The resistance training
program comprised a 40-min session performed twice a week for 12 weeks. Outcome measures
were the chair stand test (CST), timed up and go test (TUG), and one-leg standing test
(OLST). Assessments were conducted before the intervention and every 2 weeks after the
start of the intervention. [Results] There was a significant group × time interaction for
the OLST, with the intervention group showing significant improvement from 8 to 12 weeks
compared to the control group. For the CST and TUG, no significant differences were found
between the two groups throughout the 12 weeks. [Conclusion] Resistance training with an
interocclusal splint improved the balance ability of elderly community-dwellers more
effectively than resistance training without an interocclusal splint.
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- Tatsuya Hirase
- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan; Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Unit of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan
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- Department of Locomotive Rehabilitation Science, Unit of Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Japan
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Ringhof S, Stein T, Hellmann D, Schindler HJ, Potthast W. Effect of Jaw Clenching on Balance Recovery: Dynamic Stability and Lower Extremity Joint Kinematics after Forward Loss of Balance. Front Psychol 2016; 7:291. [PMID: 27014116 PMCID: PMC4786560 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Postural control is crucial for most tasks of daily living, delineating postural orientation and balance, with its main goal of fall prevention. Nevertheless, falls are common events, and have been associated with deficits in muscle strength and dynamic postural stability. Recent studies reported on improvements in rate of force development and static postural control evoked by jaw clenching activities, potentially induced by facilitation of human motor system excitability. However, there are no studies describing the effects on dynamic stability. The present study, therefore, aimed to investigate the effects of submaximum jaw clenching on recovery behavior from forward loss of balance. Participants were 12 healthy young adults, who were instructed to recover balance from a simulated forward fall by taking a single step while either biting at a submaximum force or keeping the mandible at rest. Bite forces were measured by means of hydrostatic splints, whereas a 3D motion capture system was used to analyze spatiotemporal parameters and joint angles, respectively. Additionally, dynamic stability was quantified by the extrapolated CoM concept, designed to determine postural stability in dynamic situations. Paired t-tests revealed that submaximum biting did not significantly influence recovery behavior with respect to any variable under investigation. Therefore, reductions in postural sway evoked by submaximum biting are obviously not transferable to balance recovery as it was assessed in the present study. It is suggested that these contradictions are the result of different motor demands associated with the abovementioned tasks. Furthermore, floor effects and the sample size might be discussed as potential reasons for the absence of significances. Notwithstanding this, the present study also revealed that bite forces under both conditions significantly increased from subjects’ release to touchdown of the recovery limb. Clenching the jaw, hence, seems to be part of a common physiological repertoire used to improve motor performance.
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- Steffen Ringhof
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of HeidelbergHeidelberg, Germany; Research Group Biomechanics, Institute for Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyKarlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University CologneCologne, Germany; ARCUS Clinics PforzheimPforzheim, Germany
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Ringhof S, Leibold T, Hellmann D, Stein T. Postural stability and the influence of concurrent muscle activation--Beneficial effects of jaw and fist clenching. Gait Posture 2015; 42:598-600. [PMID: 26385200 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Recent studies reported on the potential benefits of submaximum clenching of the jaw on human postural control in upright unperturbed stance. However, it remained unclear whether these effects might also be observed among active controls. The purpose of the present study, therefore, was to comparatively examine the influence of concurrent muscle activation in terms of submaximum clenching of the jaw and submaximum clenching of the fists on postural stability. Posturographic analyses were conducted with 17 healthy young adults on firm and foam surfaces while either clenching the jaw (JAW) or clenching the fists (FIST), whereas habitual standing served as the control condition (CON). Both submaximum tasks were performed at 25% maximum voluntary contraction, assessed, and visualized in real time by means of electromyography. Statistical analyses revealed that center of pressure (COP) displacements were significantly reduced during JAW and FIST, but with no differences between both concurrent clenching activities. Further, a significant increase in COP displacements was observed for the foam as compared to the firm condition. The results showed that concurrent muscle activation significantly improved postural stability compared with habitual standing, and thus emphasize the beneficial effects of jaw and fist clenching for static postural control. It is suggested that concurrent activities contribute to the facilitation of human motor excitability, finally increasing the neural drive to the distal muscles. Future studies should evaluate whether elderly or patients with compromised postural control might benefit from these physiological responses, e.g., in the form of a reduced risk of falling.
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- Steffen Ringhof
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany.
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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Hellmann D, Stein T, Potthast W, Rammelsberg P, Schindler HJ, Ringhof S. The effect of force-controlled biting on human posture control. Hum Mov Sci 2015; 43:125-37. [PMID: 26282375 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2015.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 06/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Several studies have confirmed the neuromuscular effects of jaw motor activity on the postural stability of humans, but the mechanisms of functional coupling of the craniomandibular system (CMS) with human posture are not yet fully understood. The purpose of our study was, therefore, to investigate whether submaximum biting affects the kinematics of the ankle, knee, and hip joints and the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the leg muscles during bipedal narrow stance and single-leg stance. Twelve healthy young subjects performed force-controlled biting (FB) and non-biting (NB) during bipedal narrow stance and single-leg stance. To investigate the effects of FB on the angles of the hip, knee, and ankle joints, a 3D motion-capture system (Vicon MX) was used. EMG activity was recorded to enable analysis of the coefficient of variation of the muscle co-contraction ratios (CVR) of six pairs of postural muscles. Between FB and NB, no significant differences were found for the mean values of the angles of the ankle, knee, and hip joints, but the standard deviations were significantly reduced during FB. The values of the ranges of motion and the mean angular velocities for the three joints studied revealed significant reduction during FB also. CVR was also significantly reduced during FB for five of the six muscle pairs studied. Although submaximum biting does not change the basic strategy of posture control, it affects neuromuscular co-contraction patterns, resulting in increased kinematic precision.
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- D Hellmann
- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany; BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany; ARCUS Clinic Pforzheim, Pforzheim, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Research Group Biomechanics, Institute for Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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Ringhof S, Hellmann D, Meier F, Etz E, Schindler HJ, Stein T. The effect of oral motor activity on the athletic performance of professional golfers. Front Psychol 2015; 6:750. [PMID: 26082747 PMCID: PMC4451241 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Human motor control is based on complex sensorimotor processes. Recent research has shown that neuromuscular activity of the craniomandibular system (CMS) might affect human motor control. In particular, improvements in postural stability and muscle strength have been observed as a result of voluntary jaw clenching. Potential benefits of jaw aligning appliances on muscle strength and golf performance have also been described. These reports are highly contradictory, however, and the oral motor task performed is often unclear. The purpose of our study was, therefore, to investigate the effect of submaximum biting on golf performance via shot precision and shot length over three different distances. Participants were 14 male professional golfers - seven with sleep bruxism and seven without - randomly performing golf shots over 60m, 160m, or driving distance while either biting on an oral splint or biting on their teeth; habitual jaw position served as the control condition. Statistical analysis revealed that oral motor activity did not systematically affect golf performance in respect of shot precision or shot length for 60m, 160 m, or driving distance. These findings were reinforced by impact variables such as club head speed and ball speed, which were also not indicative of significant effects. The results thus showed that the strength improvements and stabilizing effects described previously are, apparently, not transferable to such coordination-demanding sports as golf. This could be due to the divergent motor demands associated with postural control and muscle strength on the one hand and the complex coordination of a golf swing on the other. Interestingly, subjects without sleep bruxism performed significantly better at the short distance (60 m) than those with bruxism. Because of the multifactorial etiology of parafunctional CMS activity, conclusions about the need for dental treatment to improve sports performance are, however, completely unwarranted.
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- Steffen Ringhof
- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, University of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany ; Research Group Biomechanics, Institute for Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe, Germany
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- BioMotion Center, Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe, Germany
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Alghadir A, Zafar H, Whitney SL, Iqbal Z. Effect of chewing on postural stability during quiet standing in healthy young males. Somatosens Mot Res 2014; 32:72-6. [DOI: 10.3109/08990220.2014.969837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ringhof S, Stein T, Potthast W, Schindler HJ, Hellmann D. Force-controlled biting alters postural control in bipedal and unipedal stance. J Oral Rehabil 2014; 42:173-84. [PMID: 25354425 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Human posture is characterised by inherent body sway which forces the sensory and motor systems to counter the destabilising oscillations. Although the potential of biting to increase postural stability has recently been reported, the mechanisms by which the craniomandibular system (CMS) and the motor systems for human postural control are functionally coupled are not yet fully understood. The purpose of our study was, therefore, to investigate the effect of submaximum biting on postural stability and on the kinematics of the trunk and head. Twelve healthy young adults performed force-controlled biting (FB) and non-biting (NB) during bipedal narrow stance and single-leg stance. Postural stability was quantified on the basis of centre of pressure (COP) displacements, detected by use of a force platform. Trunk and head kinematics were investigated by biomechanical motion analysis, and bite forces were measured using a hydrostatic system. The results revealed that FB significantly improved postural control in terms of reduced COP displacements, providing additional evidence for the functional coupling of the CMS and human posture. Our study also showed, for the first time, that reductions in the sway of the COP were accompanied by reduced trunk and head oscillations, which might be attributable to enhanced trunk stiffness during FB. This physiological response to isometric activation of the masticatory muscles raises questions about the potential of oral motor activity as a strategy to reduce the risk of falls among the elderly or among patients with compromised postural control.
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- S Ringhof
- Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany
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Spadaro A, Ciarrocchi I, Masci C, Cozzolino V, Monaco A. Effects of intervertebral disc disorders of low back on the mandibular kinematic: kinesiographic study. BMC Res Notes 2014; 7:569. [PMID: 25159664 PMCID: PMC4153906 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2013] [Accepted: 08/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Intervertebral disc disorders are one of the most common causes of low back pain. Neuromuscular dysfunction frequently is present in patients with lumbar disc herniation. When considering joint dysfunction, it is important to remember that the spine functions as a unit. Dysfunction on one level can trigger compensatory changes in other spinal levels or in other areas of the musculoskeleton. Findings demonstrated the relationship between stomatognathic and postural systems justifying the hypothesis that muscular-skeletal impairment in one system could affect the other one. However, evidence that a lumbar intervertebral disc herniation could influence the mandibular kinematics is still lacking. Aim of this study was to analyse the effects that intervertebral disc herniation of low back could have on the mandibular kinematics. Findings Kinesiographic evaluations of the mandibular dynamics of 23 adult patients suffering L4/L5 and L5/S1 lumbosacral disc hernation were compared with a non pathological control group. A statistically significant difference of maximal mouth opening (p < .05) and of maximal mouth opening velocity (p < .03) was found comparing the study patients with the control subjects. Conclusion Lumbosacral disc herniation appears to be associated with changes in the activity of mandibular kinematics both in rate and quality of movement. The study suggests the existence of connections between masticatory system and lumbar disk herniation.
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- Department of Life Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, via Vetoio, Coppito 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.
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Kawakami S, Kodama N, Maeda N, Sakamoto S, Minagi S. A new posture measurement method for measuring intrinsic standing posture. Cranio 2014; 32:98-103. [DOI: 10.1179/0886963413z.00000000014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Moriya S, Miura H. Oral health and general health at the early stage of ageing: A review of contemporary studies. JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2013.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Diot B, Halavackova P, Demongeot J, Vuillerme N. Sensory Substitution for Balance Control Using a Vestibular-to-Tactile Device. Multisens Res 2014; 27:313-36. [PMID: 25693299 DOI: 10.1163/22134808-00002458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Postural control is essential for most activities of daily living. The impairment of this function can be extremely disabling. This work was stimulated by the testimony of a bilateral partial foot amputee who describes his difficulty in maintaining balance while washing his hair in the shower. We postulated that if the postural control system could not rely on accurate and reliable somatosensory inputs from the foot and ankle, as is probably the case following bilateral foot amputation due to the loss of the foot afferents and efferents, the weight of visual and vestibular cues would increase. We therefore assessed if a vestibular-to-tactile sensory substitution device could compensate for this impairment. Two separate experiments were conducted. Experiment 1: The effect of a vestibular-to-tongue tactile biofeedback balance system on the postural stability of this amputee was tested (on a force platform) and compared with a non-amputated, matched control group. The results showed that use of the biofeedback reduced centre of foot (CoP) displacement in all subjects but more spectacularly in the amputee. Experiment 2: The effect of the biofeedback was tested in 16 young healthy adults following a protocol of ankle muscle fatigue (known to alter ankle neuromuscular function and to perturb the control of bipedal posture). The results showed a significant decrease in CoP displacement compared with the control, non-biofeedback condition and a significantly greater effect of the biofeedback in the fatigue than the non-fatigue condition. Taken together, the results of these two studies suggest that an individual with double partial foot amputation was able to improve his balance control thanks to the use of a vestibular-to-tongue tactile biofeedback balance system and that young healthy individuals were able to take advantage of it to reduce the postural destabilisation induced by plantar-flexor muscle fatigue. Further studies are however necessary to confirm this in larger numbers of impaired persons as well as to assess the effectiveness in dynamic situations.
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- Bruno Diot
- University Grenoble-Alpes, FRE 3405 AGIM Laboratory, CNRS-UJF-UPMF-EPHE, La Tronche, France
- IDS, Montceau-les-Mines, France
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- University Grenoble-Alpes, FRE 3405 AGIM Laboratory, CNRS-UJF-UPMF-EPHE, La Tronche, France
- Hôpital Couple Enfant, CHU de Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble-Alpes, FRE 3405 AGIM Laboratory, CNRS-UJF-UPMF-EPHE, La Tronche, France
- Institut Universitaire de France, Paris, France
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- University Grenoble-Alpes, FRE 3405 AGIM Laboratory, CNRS-UJF-UPMF-EPHE, La Tronche, France
- Institut Universitaire de France, Paris, France
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An assessment of the usefulness of jaw kinesiography in monitoring temporomandibular disorders. J Am Dent Assoc 2013; 144:397-405. [DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.2013.0133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Moriya S, Notani K, Miura H, Inoue N. Relationship between masticatory ability and physical performance in community-dwelling edentulous older adults wearing complete dentures. Gerodontology 2012; 31:251-9. [PMID: 23278175 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to elucidate the association between masticatory ability and physical performance in community-dwelling edentulous older adults wearing complete dentures. BACKGROUND Physical performance parameters are significant predictors of decreased activities of daily living. Previous studies have shown the relationships between oral conditions and these parameters. Here, we focused on complete denture wearers. METHODS Two hundred and ten edentulous adults aged ≥65 years and wearing complete dentures were enrolled. The following oral conditions were examined: masticatory ability measured by colour-changing chewing gum, number of foods considered chewable, pain when using dentures and denture base fit. Handgrip strength (HG) and one-leg standing time with eyes open (OLST) were used to evaluate muscle strength and static balance. Spearman's rank correlation coefficients were calculated to examine the correlations between oral conditions and physical performance. Forward stepwise linear regression models were applied with each physical performance parameters as the dependent variable and oral conditions as the independent variable. RESULTS The women did not show significant correlations between oral conditions and the physical performance. In men, significant and positive correlations were found between the number of chewable foods and HG, and between the colour scores and OLST. The significant correlation between the colour scores and OLST was still noted in the stepwise liner regression analysis after adjusting for demographic, social and medical conditions, and other oral conditions. CONCLUSION In Japanese elderly edentulous men wearing complete dentures, masticatory ability evaluated as the mixing ability may be associated with static balance.
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- Shingo Moriya
- Department of Health Promotion, National Institute of Public Health, Wako, Saitama, Japan
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Perinetti G, Primozic J, Manfredini D, Di Lenarda R, Contardo L. The diagnostic potential of static body-sway recording in orthodontics: a systematic review. Eur J Orthod 2012; 35:696-705. [PMID: 23148113 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjs085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Conflicting data have been reported in dentistry regarding the diagnostic potential of monitoring body sway while in a static standing bipedalic position. This systematic review reappraises previously reported effects of mandibular position, asymmetric occlusion, and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) on body sway to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for such correlations and to define the potential diagnostic applications in orthodontics. A literature survey was performed using the Medline, LILACS, and SciELO databases, and the Cochrane Library, covering the period from January 1980 to December 2011. Twelve articles qualified for the final analysis. All of these studies investigated the effects of mandibular position, two focussed also on asymmetrical occlusion, and three on TMDs. Only two studies were judged to be of medium or medium/high quality, with all of the rest classified as low-quality design; no study included follow-up. According to the conclusions of these reports, four studies saw significant correlations between body sway and mandibular position or TMDs. After a reappraisal of the full data set, generally no clinically relevant correlations were uncovered in the comparisons. While more investigations with improved levels of scientific evidence are needed, according to current evidence, the static monitoring of body sway as a diagnostic aid in orthodontics may not be indicated.
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- Giuseppe Perinetti
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Trieste, Italy
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Perinetti G, Marsi L, Castaldo A, Contardo L. Is postural platform suited to study correlations between the masticatory system and body posture? A study of repeatability and a meta-analysis of reported variations. Prog Orthod 2012; 13:273-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pio.2011.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2011] [Revised: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 12/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Hellmann D, Giannakopoulos NN, Schmitter M, Lenz J, Schindler HJ. Anterior and posterior neck muscle activation during a variety of biting tasks. Eur J Oral Sci 2012; 120:326-34. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2012.00969.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Daniel Hellmann
- Department of Prosthodontics; University of Heidelberg; Heidelberg; Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics; University of Heidelberg; Heidelberg; Germany
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- Research Group Biomechanics; Institute for Mechanics; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Karlsruhe; Germany
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Manfredini D, Castroflorio T, Perinetti G, Guarda-Nardini L. Dental occlusion, body posture and temporomandibular disorders: where we are now and where we are heading for. J Oral Rehabil 2012; 39:463-71. [PMID: 22435603 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2012.02291.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The aim of this investigation was to perform a review of the literature dealing with the issue of relationships between dental occlusion, body posture and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). A search of the available literature was performed to determine what the current evidence is regarding: (i) The physiology of the dental occlusion-body posture relationship, (ii) The relationship of these two topics with TMD and (iii) The validity of the available clinical and instrumental devices (surface electromyography, kinesiography and postural platforms) to measure the dental occlusion-body posture-TMD relationship. The available posturographic techniques and devices have not consistently found any association between body posture and dental occlusion. This outcome is most likely due to the many compensation mechanisms occurring within the neuromuscular system regulating body balance. Furthermore, the literature shows that TMD are not often related to specific occlusal conditions, and they also do not have any detectable relationships with head and body posture. The use of clinical and instrumental approaches for assessing body posture is not supported by the wide majority of the literature, mainly because of wide variations in the measurable variables of posture. In conclusion, there is no evidence for the existence of a predictable relationship between occlusal and postural features, and it is clear that the presence of TMD pain is not related with the existence of measurable occluso-postural abnormalities. Therefore, the use instruments and techniques aiming to measure purported occlusal, electromyographic, kinesiographic or posturographic abnormalities cannot be justified in the evidence-based TMD practice.
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- D Manfredini
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, TMD Clinic, University of Padova, Carrara, Italy.
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