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A Study On The Effectiveness Of A Self-Fit Mandibular Repositioning Appliance On Increasing Human Strength And Endurance Capabilities, Cherie Faye Alexander

Masters Theses

Years of study and constant anecdotal infonnation dating back to the ancient Romans exists regarding the relationship of mandibular position, occlusion surface changes, and human performance. Such old sayings and practices like "bite the bullet" and the actual act ofclenching one's teeth on a stick prior to exertion or in anticipation ofpain are but two examples of how this relationship has been intuitively understood by man for some time. Previous scientific works in this area have generally suffered at least one serious shortcoming in data collection, data analysis, test device flaws or lack of control measures. There seem to be …