Study of Effect of Mouthpiece and Bmi on Auditory and Visual Reaction Time Among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Comparative Study

Abstract

BACKGROUNDPublished literature in exercise physiology has suggested that use of mouthpiece leads to performance improvement. It is attributed to the appropriate positioning of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which improves blood circulation in the region surrounding TMJ. Mouthpiece will help in achieving required positioning of TMJ. Mouthpiece is often used during sports performance as a protective device. In the event that the mouthpiece could also provide additional benefit of improving performance, it will prove to be a great boon to the users.The aim of this study was to find out the effect of mouthpiece and BMI on auditory and visual reaction time.