Can your bite throw you off balance? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06974591
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study from Boston University is looking at how changes in the mouth, like wearing dental splints or dentures, can affect a person's balance and walking. Researchers will test 40 healthy adults, some with natural teeth and some with full dentures, using motion cameras and muscle sensors. The goal is to see if altering the vertical height of the bite changes how people stand and move.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dental splints and dentures
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists understand how dental treatments might affect a person's balance and walking, especially in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is measuring effects, not testing a treatment.
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Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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