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R S Milani1, D D De Perière, L Lapeyre

  • 1Faculty of the University of Odontology, Montpellier, France.

Cranio : the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
|February 24, 2001
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Altering dental occlusion with oral appliances can affect body posture. Prolonged use of mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliances (MORA) induces gradual postural changes, with slow recovery after removal.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Posturology

Background:

  • Dental occlusion, the relationship between teeth when the jaw is closed, can influence overall body posture.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for fields ranging from dentistry to physical therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of modified dental occlusion on an individual's postural position.
  • To determine if mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliances (MORA) cause measurable postural changes.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty participants were divided into an experimental group using MORA and a control group without oral devices.
  • The Fukuda-Unterberger stepping test was employed to assess postural stability and deviations.
  • Postural attitude was analyzed by measuring deviations from the initial position during the test.

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Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed fluctuations in dynamic postural attitude after wearing the MORA.
  • These postural effects were observed to be gradual during prolonged use of the appliance.
  • Postural feedback effects were also gradual upon removal of the mandibular splint.

Conclusions:

  • Altering dental occlusion through oral appliances like MORA can induce changes in dynamic postural control.
  • The effects on posture are gradual and depend on the duration of appliance use.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term implications and therapeutic potential.