ArticlePloS one2018
Strength improvements through occlusal splints? The effects of different lower jaw positions on maximal isometric force production and performance in different jumping types.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- TENS/EMG-guided myocentric mandibular positioning: a systematic review and evidence map.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Occlusal Splints and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Acute Effects of Wearing Bite-Aligning Mouthguards on Muscular Strength, Power, Agility and Quickness in a Trained Population: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of rapid palate expansion on body posture and motor functions in children with monolateral posterior crossbite are test and task-related.European journal of translational myology · 2026Article
- Dental Splints and Sport Performance: A Review of the Current Literature.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- The influence of dental occlusion on hamstring muscle isokinetic parameters in active competitive soccer athletes: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- The Temporomandibular Joint and the Human Body: A New Perspective on Cross Talk.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
- Changing the Mandibular Position in Rowing: A Brief Report of a World-Class Rower.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Acute effects of jaw clenching while wearing a customized bite-aligning mouthguard on muscle activity and force production during maximal upper body isometric strength.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2023Article
- Improvement of cervical spine mobility and stance stability by wearing a custom-made mandibular splint in male recreational athletes.PloS one · 2022Article
- Effect of dental malocclusion on cerebellar neuron activation via the dorsomedial part of the principal sensory trigeminal nucleus.European journal of oral sciences · 2021Article
- Effect of a sports mouthguard on the functional range of motion of the spine and the upper body posture in taekwondo.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2021Article
- The use of sel-ligating appliance can reduce inflammatory response to orthodontic force and keep periodontal health in orthodontic treatment.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
- Systematic changes of the static upper body posture with a symmetric occlusion condition.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- TMJ Dysfunction and Systemic Correlation.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2020Article
- Effects of the lower jaw position on athletic performance of elite athletes.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2020Article
- Orofacial muscles activity in children with swallowing dysfunction and removable functional appliances.European journal of translational myology · 2019Article
- Effects of occlusal splints on shoulder strength and activation.Annals of medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe influence of the jaw position on postural control, body posture, walking and running pattern has been reported in the literature. All these movements have in common that a relatively small, but well controlled muscle activation is required. The induced effects on motor output through changed jaw positions have been small. Therefore, it has been questioned if it could still be observed in maximal muscle activation.
methodTwenty-three healthy, mid age recreational runners (mean age = 34.0 ± 10.3 years) participated in this study. Three different jump tests (squat jump, counter movement jump, and drop jumps from four different heights) and three maximal strength tests (trunk flexion and extension, leg press of the right and left leg) were conducted. Four different dental occlusion conditions and an additional familiarization condition were tested. Subjects performed the tests on different days for which the four occlusion conditions were randomly changed.
resultsNo familiarization effect was found. Occlusion conditions with a relaxation position and with a myocentric condylar position showed significantly higher values for several tests compared to the neutral condition and the maximal occlusion position. Significance was found in the squat jump, countermovement jump, the drop jump from 32cm and 40cm, trunk extension, leg press force and rate of force development. The effect due to the splint conditions is an improvement between 3% and 12% (min and max). No influence of the jaw position on symmetry or balance between extension and flexion muscle was found.
conclusionAn influence of occlusion splints on rate of force development (RFD) and maximal strength tests could be confirmed. A small, but consistent increase in the performance parameters could be measured. The influence of the occlusion condition is most likely small compared to other influences as for example training status, age, gender and circadian rhythm.
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