Classification of patients by the function of dentition, postural, and autonomic nervous systems.

Cluster analysis of the results of studies of the functional status of the dentition postural and autonomic nervous systems in 251 patients (129 men and 122 women) aged 20-60 years was carried out. European stabilometry variant was used. The patients could be distributed into two groups by the results of cluster analysis.

Information value of functional status of the stomatognathic system for postural balance regulation.

We performed cluster analysis of stabilometry data of 129 men and 122 women at the age of 20-60 years using the following 4 methods: European stabilometry variant, Romberg test (European variant), Romberg test (American variant), and Romberg test (American Universal variant). Results of factor analysis of primary data matrix obtained during the test "eye open-teeth clenched" attest to higher clinical significance of absolute stabilometry parameters in comparison with relative ones. The results of factor analysis revealed peculiarities of functional status of the stomatognathic system as the postural sensor and its effect on postural balance.

Comparative analysis of methods for evaluation of stabilometry parameters.

Cluster analysis of stabilometry results in 251 subjects (129 men and 122 women, age 20-60 years) was carried out. Four methods were used in the study: European stabilometry variant, Romberg test (European variant), Romberg's test (American variant), and Romberg's test (American Universal variant). Cluster analysis has shown virtually the same diagnostic informative value of all 4 methods.