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[The influence of occlusion on sporting performance]
Minerva Stomatologica
|March 26, 2004
Summary
Dental occlusion may not always enhance physical performance. Some individuals with cervico-facial pathology showed varied results with a dental bite, indicating that not all jaw issues impact posture or athletic ability.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Context:
- Investigates the link between dental occlusion and physical performance.
- Utilizes the Ergo-jump platform to assess athletic capabilities.
- Examines individuals with and without temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Purpose:
- To determine the relationship between dental occlusion and physical performance.
- To identify potential connections using objective performance metrics.
- To evaluate the effects of corrective and occlusal bite plates.
Summary:
- Patients with cervico-facial pathology and a control group performed jump tests with and without a dental plate.
- Results showed varied effects on flight time and mechanical power, with no consistent improvement.
- Individual responses differed, suggesting that not all dental issues directly correlate with physical performance or posture.
Impact:
- Highlights the complex and individual-specific relationship between dental occlusion and physical performance.
- Suggests that dental interventions may not universally benefit athletic capabilities.
- Underscores that not all craniomandibular disturbances have a direct impact on posture or physical output.