Perception of movement and spatial orientation of the body or parts of the body. In the oral cavity, the periodontal ligament possesses refined mechanoreceptors that provide highly sensitive neural feedback. This perception is lost or damaged following tooth extraction. It has been proposed that osseoperception of dental implants exists, although on a much lower level than proprioception of natural teeth.
The sense of body positioning.
The reaction of nerves to body movements and the relaying of information about movements to the brain.
The process by which the body collects and analyzes information about its position relative to its surroundings and of the body parts in relation to each other.
The awareness of posture, movement, and changes in equilibrium and the knowledge of position, weight, and resistance of objects in relation to the body.
The body’s innate mechanism for gathering data on its own posture and muscle contraction status.
Data from proprioceptors, which are sensory nerve endings located in muscles, tendons, joints, and the inner ear, is transmitted to the brain and spinal cord. This information helps in making real-time adjustments for maintaining posture and equilibrium. During motion, a continuous flow of sensory feedback from both the proprioceptors and eyes reaches the brain, aiding in the execution of smooth and coordinated movements.