title: Interference of Different Types of Mastication on Static Balance in Individuals without Temporomandibular Disorder.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study was to determine whether non-habitual (isotonic) bilateral and unilateral mastication with eyes open and eyes closed exerts an influence on static balance in individuals without temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
  
  
  METHODS
  An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 20 volunteers aged 20 to 40 years without temporomandibular disorder. Static balance was assessed with the individuals in a quiet standing position on a force plate performing different types of mastication under six separate conditions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant differences (p < .05) were found in the area of oscillation during bilateral mastication (eyes open) and the right unilateral mastication, significant differences were only found for oscillation area with eyes open and mediolateral center of pressure with eyes closed (p < .05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The findings of the present study reveal that the stomatognathic system (bilateral and unilateral mastication) promote changes in some variables of static balance.
authors: Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE): Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 612 - Água Branca, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 05001100 Brazil.
authors: Cid Andre Fidelis de Paula
authors: CAFP
authors: Gomes
authors: Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE): Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 612 - Água Branca, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 05001100 Brazil.
authors: Fabiano
authors: F
authors: Politti
authors: Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE): Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 612 - Água Branca, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 05001100 Brazil.
authors: Yasmin
authors: Y
authors: El Hage
authors: Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE): Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 612 - Água Branca, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 05001100 Brazil.
authors: Dowglas Fernando Magalhães
authors: DFM
authors: de Sousa
authors: Physiotherapy Master's Program, Cidade de São Paulo University (UNICID), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors: Cesar Ferreira
authors: CF
authors: Amorin
authors: Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE): Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 612 - Água Branca, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 05001100 Brazil.
authors: Tabajara de Oliveira
authors: TO
authors: Gonzalez
authors: Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE): Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 612 - Água Branca, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 05001100 Brazil.
authors: Daniela Aparecida
authors: DA
authors: Biasotto-Gonzalez
keywords: Biomechanics; Posture; Stabilogram; Temporomandibular joint