A kinematic analysis on the immediate effects of occlusal splints in gait and running body sway patterns

: This study aims to determine whether changes in dental occlusion are correlated to body posture during walking and running. : Fifteen healthy subjects were assessed by a prosthodontist and deemed asymptomatic. Analyses of gait and running were performed in three conditions, in random order: a) occ...

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Published inCranio Vol. 40; no. 2; p. 119
Main Authors Dias, Amândio, Redinha, Luís, Rodrigues, Maria João, Silva, Luís, Pezarat-Correia, Pedro
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 04.03.2022
Subjects
Biomechanical Phenomena
Gait
Humans
Mandible
Occlusal Splints
Running
Splints
occlusal splints
kinematics
Ergogenic aid
body posture
body sway
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ISSN2151-0903
DOI10.1080/08869634.2020.1721173

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Summary:: This study aims to determine whether changes in dental occlusion are correlated to body posture during walking and running. : Fifteen healthy subjects were assessed by a prosthodontist and deemed asymptomatic. Analyses of gait and running were performed in three conditions, in random order: a) occlusal splint; b) placebo splint; and c) no splint. The occlusal splint used in this study positioned the mandible in a stable position. Kinematic data was collected using a 3D motion capture system. : Changes in dental occlusion induced by occlusal splints did not influence body sway during gait or running. No significant differences were found between any of the test conditions. : Occlusal splints have no effect on body sway during gait or running. High inter-subject variability in kinematic parameters was found, which should be considered in future studies.
ISSN:2151-0903
DOI:10.1080/08869634.2020.1721173