Mean ± SE values of postural parameters.

<p>Mean and standard error values of center of pressure (COP) path length (A), area (B), velocity (C), and length function of surface (LFS) (D) during control period (BDC-3), the first day (R0) and the second day of recovery period (R+1) for the different test conditions: dental intercuspidal position (ICP) (white bars) and mandibular rest position (RP) (black bars), eyes open and eyes closed. * and ** significant differences compared with BDC-3 value. (Respectively <i>p</i> < 0.05 and <i>p</i> < 0.01; ANOVA for repeated measures).</p

Schematic drawing of custom-made bite force device set up.

<p>Schematic drawing of custom-made bite force device set up.</p

Body temperature, body weight, plasma volume, systolic and diastolic pressure, and heart rate before and after dry immersion.

<p>Body temperature, body weight, plasma volume, systolic and diastolic pressure, and heart rate before and after dry immersion.</p

Combined (left and right) changes in jaw and cervical muscles stiffness, frequency and relaxation time before, during and after dry immersion.

<p>Combined (left and right) changes in jaw and cervical muscles stiffness, frequency and relaxation time before, during and after dry immersion.</p

Maximal molar bite force before and after dry immersion.

<p>Maximal molar bite force before and after dry immersion.</p