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While stability relies on the integration of visual, vestibular and somatosensory inputs, the contribution of oral sensory feedback and the potential compensatory role of dentures remain insufficiently understood.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Stability was evaluated in 21 edentulous (78.6\u2009\u00b1\u20095.8\u2009years; with and without dentures) and 18 dentate participants (79.5\u2009\u00b1\u20093.6\u2009years) using accelerometers and force platforms under varying sensory conditions (firm\/foam surface; eyes open\/closed; single vs. dual task). Maximal voluntary contraction of dorsiflexors and plantar flexors was also measured to assess lower\u2010limb muscle strength. Groups were comparable in age, anthropometric, and cognitive characteristics, ensuring the validity of between\u2010group comparisons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Postural stability decreased under combined visual and proprioceptive deprivation, with edentulous participants demonstrating markedly greater mediolateral instability than dentate controls. Denture use reduced instability relative to the no\u2010denture condition, particularly in anterior\u2013posterior Center of Pressure (COP) velocity; however, stability remained consistently inferior to that of dentate participants across task conditions. Increases in task complexity (e.g., dual\u2010task and sensory\u2010deprived conditions) were associated with further deterioration in stability measures across all groups, with the largest changes observed in edentulous participants without dentures. No meaningful differences were observed in lower\u2010limb muscle strength between groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Denture use only partially restored stability in elder edentulous participants. Observed differences were primarily attributed to sensory\u2010motor integration. These findings highlight the impact of compromised oral sensory input on balance and underscore the need for longitudinal studies incorporating standardized denture positioning, extended muscle assessments, and dynamic balance analyses to enhance fall\u2010prevention strategies among older adults.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/ger.70110","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,27]],"date-time":"2026-07-27T05:42:26Z","timestamp":1785130946000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["The Impact of Complete Dentures on Head and Postural Stability in Older Adults: Insights Into Sensory\u2010Motor Integration"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-3746-8363","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Vasiliki","family":"Savva","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Biology, Dental School, Faculty of Health Sciences Aristotle University of Thessaloniki  Thessaloniki Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0060-5726","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Georgios","family":"Chalatzogidis","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science Aristotle University of Thessaloniki  Agios Ioannis, Serres Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0003-8025-6398","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Martha","family":"Trapezanidou","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science Aristotle University of Thessaloniki  Agios Ioannis, Serres Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0008-6670-0524","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Maria","family":"Papagiannaki","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science Aristotle University of Thessaloniki  Agios Ioannis, Serres Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1706-9878","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Fotini","family":"Arabatzi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science Aristotle University of Thessaloniki  Agios Ioannis, Serres Greece"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7339-3165","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Alexandros","family":"Tsouknidas","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Laboratory of Applied Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Sciences and Biomaterials Boston University Henry M. 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