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KMID : 1034620180080020026
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Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
2018 Volume.8 No. 2 p.26 ~ p.32
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Effects of Occlusal Bite-plane Splint on Static Balance Ability in Normal Adults
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Choi Dae-Suk
Cha Hyun-Gyu
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the occusal biteplane splint on the static balance ability of normal subjects. Sixteen adult males who had no orthopedic- surgical lesions in the jaw joints were enrolled. Subjects wore an occlusal bite-plane splint, and the static balance ability was measured with an occlusal bite-plane splint. The static balance, representing weight distribution of right-to-left ratio, appeared to be significantly decreased in eye open and closed status (p<.05) when wore the occlusal splint. This findings suggest that an occlusal bite-plane splint is probably favorably used to promote balance ability. We can recommend an occlusal bite-plane splint as a clinical method to improve the balance ability by adjusting the position of the lower jaw. Futher studies is needed.
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KEYWORD
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Balance ability, Mandibular joint, Occlusal biteplane splint
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