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Postural Assessment in Patients With Malocclusions

ConditionsMalocclusionTemporomandibular DisorderPostural; Defect
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorAndrea Scribante

About this trial

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between skeletal malocclusions and body posture using three-dimensional postural analysis. Patients will undergo cephalometric assessment, temporomandibular disorder evaluation using the Helkimo index, and non-invasive postural evaluation using the Spine 3D system, based on rasterstereography technology. Postural parameters, including thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, trunk inclination, pelvic asymmetry, and spinal deviations, will be analysed in relation to skeletal malocclusion classes and temporomandibular disorders. The study seeks to improve the understanding of the potential interactions between the stomatognathic system and global body posture and to support a multidisciplinary diagnostic approach in orthodontic patients.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Patients referred for orthodontic evaluation

Presence of skeletal malocclusion

Availability of lateral cephalometric radiograph

Ability to undergo three-dimensional postural assessment using the Spine 3D system

Disqualifiers

Previous orthodontic treatment

Previous orthopaedic treatment affecting posture

Presence of craniofacial syndromes or congenital anomalies

History of spinal surgery

Trial population

Patients referred for orthodontic evaluation at the Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, presenting skeletal malocclusion and undergoing routine orthodontic diagnostic assessment.

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lateral teleradiography

    Radiation

    Orthodontic assessment will include lateral cephalometric radiography performed as part of routine clinical practice. Cephalometric analysis will be carried out to evaluate sagittal skeletal relationships through the measurement of Sella-Nasion-A Point, Sella-Nasion-B Point, and A Point-Nasion-B Point angles.

  • Temporomandibular assessment with Helkimo Index

    Other intervention

    The presence and severity of temporomandibular disorders will also be evaluated using the Helkimo index as part of the routine orthodontic diagnostic assessment.

  • Three-dimensional postural assessment

    Other intervention

    All participants will subsequently undergo a three-dimensional postural assessment using the Spine 3D system, a rasterstereography-based technology that enables non-invasive, radiation-free evaluation of spinal alignment and global body posture. The system provides quantitative analysis of several postural parameters, including thoracic kyphotic angle, lumbar lordosis angle, cervical curvature, trunk inclination, pelvic rotation, lateral spinal deviations, scapular symmetry, and pelvic symmetry.

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Thoracic kyphotic angle

The thoracic kyphotic angle will be measured using the Spine 3D system, a non-invasive rasterstereography-based device for three-dimensional postural assessment. The parameter will be expressed in degrees and used to evaluate sagittal spinal alignment.

Time frame
Baseline

Secondary outcomes

1

Lumbar lordosis angle

The lumbar lordosis angle will be measured using the Spine 3D system and expressed in degrees.

Time frame
Baseline
2

Cervical curvature

Cervical curvature will be assessed using the Spine 3D system as part of the three-dimensional postural evaluation.

Time frame
Baseline
3

Trunk inclination

Trunk inclination will be measured using the Spine 3D system and expressed as a quantitative postural parameter.

Time frame
Baseline
4

Pelvic rotation

Pelvic rotation will be assessed using the Spine 3D system and recorded as a quantitative postural parameter.

Time frame
Baseline

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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Andrea Scribante

Lead sponsor

University of Pavia

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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