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The stomagnathic system (ss) is extremely complex system comprising of bones, muscles, nerves and soft tissues which are involved in the process of mastication, swallowing and speech. In a search of literature several authors have discussedthe inclusion of the cervical spine in this relationship, naming this the craniomandibular system (cms). As a unit studies have highlighted possible relationship with this system and overall posture and motor performance (Hellmann, et al., 2015; Fujino, Takahashi and Ueno, 2010; Patti, et al., 2016).
Hellman, et al., (2015) discussed that posture is not a static state, rather a dynamic process of counterbalancing extrinsic and intrinsic forces, sensory information, coordination of joints and synergy of muscular activity. They concluded that biting can impact upon posture control through modulating proprioceptors in the neck. Further studies by Fujino, et al., (2010) and Patti, et al., (2016), concluded that the interaction of skeletal muscles with the ss, they highlighted that voluntary teeth clenching can impact on posture and physical performance.
A study by Beatrice, Guiseppe and Luca, (2016) highlighted that due to the lack of evidence asymmetry in the stomatognathic system without the presence of Temporomandibular disorders (tmd) does correlate to body postural imbalances. They conclude that more in depth studies are required before being able to make a conclusive judgement.
Tmd, of which only 5% of the population seek clinical intervention, can have an impact on the ss and cms. Rakesh, et al., (2014), explored how TMD or craniomandibular disorders have a greater tendency of developing alterations in craniocervical posture. If left untreated tmd carry a risk of developing further postural adaptations which may manifest in pain presenting in the shoulder and/or upper extremity, something clinicians need to be aware of when reflecting upon patient’s presenting symptoms (Cucci and Caradonna, 2009).
Trevor England
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