Occlusion and Postural Control

K. Michalakis

ISBN 10: 3838370996 / ISBN 13: 9783838370996

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jun 2010, 2010

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The stomatognathic system is a complex and highly refined unit, consisting of the teeth, the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular mechanism. It has been suggested that occlusal disharmony or clenching influence the activity of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles and therefore affect neck position. Recently acquired data indicate that dental occlusion can also contribute to postural changes. This book outlines the basic mechanisms controlling occlusion and human posture and investigates whether clenching and occlusal instability in healthy adult subjects has an effect on postural control. 96 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Occlusion and Postural Control
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jun 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838370996
• ISBN 13: 9783838370996
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 6D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 6 millimeters depth
• Weight: 161 grams

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Synopsis

The stomatognathic system is a complex and highly refined unit, consisting of the teeth, the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular mechanism. It has been suggested that occlusal disharmony or clenching influence the activity of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles and therefore affect neck position. Recently acquired data indicate that dental occlusion can also contribute to postural changes. This book outlines the basic mechanisms controlling occlusion and human posture and investigates whether clenching and occlusal instability in healthy adult subjects has an effect on postural control.

About the Author

K. Michalakis, is As. Professor of Prosthodontics at the Aristotle University, Greece and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston. H. Hirayama, is Professor of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. A. Pissiotis is Professor and Chairman of R. Prosthodontics at the Aristotle University, School of Dentistry.