ABSTRACT
Cluster analysis of the results of studies of the functional status of the dentition postural and autonomic nervous systems in 251 patients (129 men and 122 women) aged 20-60 years was carried out. European stabilometry variant was used. The patients could be distributed into two groups by the results of cluster analysis. By functional parameters, groups 1 and 2 could be defined as patients with decompensated and compensated functional status, respectively. The characteristics of the functional status of patients in the two groups are presented.
Subject(s)
Autonomic Nervous System/physiopathology , Dentition, Permanent , Patients/classification , Stomatognathic Diseases/physiopathology , Adult , Age Factors , Autonomic Nervous System/pathology , Cluster Analysis , Electrocardiography , Female , Heart Rate , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Stomatognathic Diseases/pathology , White PeopleABSTRACT
We performed cluster analysis of stabilometry data of 129 men and 122 women at the age of 20-60 years using the following 4 methods: European stabilometry variant, Romberg test (European variant), Romberg test (American variant), and Romberg test (American Universal variant). Results of factor analysis of primary data matrix obtained during the test "eye open-teeth clenched" attest to higher clinical significance of absolute stabilometry parameters in comparison with relative ones. The results of factor analysis revealed peculiarities of functional status of the stomatognathic system as the postural sensor and its effect on postural balance. The contribution of the functional status of the stomatognathic system into the postural balance is about 2%.
Subject(s)
Postural Balance/physiology , Stomatognathic System/physiology , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young AdultABSTRACT
Cluster analysis of stabilometry results in 251 subjects (129 men and 122 women, age 20-60 years) was carried out. Four methods were used in the study: European stabilometry variant, Romberg test (European variant), Romberg's test (American variant), and Romberg's test (American Universal variant). Cluster analysis has shown virtually the same diagnostic informative value of all 4 methods. The absolute and relative stabilometry parameters are the most objective, this validating their clinical usefulness. The frequency and amplitude parameters possess no diagnostic significance. The European stabilometry variant is the best fit for practical use and provides information about the function of the ocular, maxillofacial, and other components of the postural system.
