The relationship between the stomatognathic system and body posture: [review]
Clinics
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64(1): 61-66, 2009. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In recent years, many researchers have investigated the various factors that can influence body posture: mood states, anxiety, head and neck positions, oral functions (respiration, swallowing), oculomotor and visual systems, and the inner ear. Recent studies indicate a role for trigeminal afferents on body posture, but this has not yet been demonstrated conclusively. The present study aims to review the papers that have shown a relationship between the stomatognathic system and body posture. These studies suggest that tension in the stomatognathic system can contribute to impaired neural control of posture. Numerous anatomical connections between the stomatognathic system's proprioceptive inputs and nervous structures are implicated in posture (cerebellum, vestibular and oculomotor nuclei, superior colliculus). If the proprioceptive information of the stomatognathic system is inaccurate, then head control and body position may be affected. In addition, the present review discusses the role the myofascial system plays in posture. If confirmed by further research, these considerations can improve our understanding and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders that are associated with temporomandibular joint disorders, occlusal changes, and tooth loss.
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Main subject:
Posture
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Spinal Curvatures
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Stomatognathic System
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Facial Pain
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Trigeminal Nerve Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Palermo/IT
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