Does Teeth Clenching Affect Dynamic Balance in Young Adults?

Öz

This study aimed to investigate the changes in the dynamic balance of individuals during teeth clenching. Thirty-eight healthy individuals aged between 18 and 24 were included. Participants underwent dynamic balance testing twice on the HURsmart balance device, with clenching and without clenching their teeth. Maximum values at endpoints were recorded as test outcomes. There was no significant difference between pre-and post-teeth clenching in all directions (p>0.05). The study findings suggest that clenching teeth does not have an immediate effect on balance in healthy individuals. Assessing balance in cases with temporomandibular joint dysfunction may yield different results in future studies.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Balance
• Masseter
• Teeth Clenching

Diş Sıkma Genç Erişkinlerde Dinamik Dengeyi Etkiler mi?

Öz

Bu çalışmada, diş sıkma sırasında bireylerin dinamik dengesindeki değişimlerin incelenmesi amaçlandı. Çalışmaya 18-24 yaş aralığında 38 sağlıklı birey dahil edildi. Katılımcılara HURsmart denge cihazında dişlerini sıkarak ve sıkmadan olmak üzere iki kez dinamik denge testi uygulandı. Bitiş noktalarındaki maksimum değerler test çıktısı olarak kaydedildi. Tüm yönlerde diş sıkma öncesi ve sonrası arasında anlamlı bir fark saptanmadı (p>0,05). Çalışma bulguları, diş sıkmanın sağlıklı bireylerde denge üzerinde anında bir etkisinin olmadığını göstermektedir. Temporomandibular eklem disfonksiyonu olan olgularda dengenin değerlendirilmesi gelecekteki çalışmalarda farklı sonuçlar verebilir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Denge
• Diş Sıkma
• Masseter

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