Influence of wearing complete dentures on control of head position during walking in edentulous older adults
Kento Shimizu,
Hiroyuki Suzuki,
Naoya Isoyama
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCoordination between the trunk and head is considered important for walking stability. Recent studies have reported that wearing complete dentures could improve trunk stability during walking; however, its effect on the head has not been clarified.ObjectiveThis study aimed to clarify the effect of complete dentures on head stability during walking in edentulous older adults.MethodsTwenty edentulous older adults (11 men and 9 women; mean age, 78.6 ± 5.8 years) who used complete dentures were included … Show more
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