Abstract
Background and Objective: This study analyzes the possibility that Stomatognathic and Postural systems are related by muscle chains. Malocclusion may influence the posture, contact between the foot and the ground, center of mass, footprint or vice-versa. This study aimed to verify whether there is a relationship between dental occlusion and podal system.Materials and Methods: A cross-cutting, descriptive study was carried out on 409 children (222 boys and 187 girls) between 8 and 14 years old. Dental occlusion was assessed on the sagittal plane (Angle's classification) the contact between the foot and the ground and the center of mass were evaluated using a stabilometric platform.Results: There was a statistically significant relationship between the plantigrade phase, the contact surface area and center of gravity. There was a prevalence of molar and canine Angle's class II malocclusion. In molar class II, an anterior center of gravity was predominant, in class I it was centered and in class III, it was posterior. There was significant correlation between malocclusions and the FPI (foot posture index) of the left foot and the height of the scaphoid in the right foot (P < 0.001).Conclusions: Some authors agree with our results. There is still much uncertainty in terms of showing a relationship between both systems. In addition, there is scarce scientific evidence on the topic. Some kind of relationship between the two systems has been proven. Studies that evaluate a group of subjects in a longitudinal manner are necessary to enable the changes taking place in both systems to be defined.
Highlights
There are various studies that attempt to show the relationship between the Stomatognathic Apparatus and the postural system through the different muscle chains [1,2,3]
The sample consists of 409 participants (222 boys and 187 girls); a strong bilateral correlation was evident between foot posture index (FPI), scaphoid height, overall contact force, and contact surface
It should not be forgotten that this type of design does not allow causality. Another was the lack of cephalometric analysis, and this analysis provides information that is impossible to obtain by other means, the aim of this study was to observe dental malocclusion, not that of the skeleton, we decided not to carry out X-rays, as the information on this malocclusion can be obtained in an observational manner without exposing the children to radiation
Summary
There are various studies that attempt to show the relationship between the Stomatognathic Apparatus and the postural system through the different muscle chains [1,2,3]. Some hypotheses suggest a relationship in both the cranial-caudal direction as well as the podo-cranial direction, malocclusion and its treatments may influence body posture, contact between the foot and the ground, center of mass, footprint, and vice-versa, it is a controversial topic among the scientific community [4,5,6,7]. Occlusion disorders may affect the rest of the Stomatognathic System and vice versa. This study analyzes the possibility that Stomatognathic and Postural systems are related by muscle chains. Malocclusion may influence the posture, contact between the foot and the ground, center of mass, footprint or vice-versa. This study aimed to verify whether there is a relationship between dental occlusion and podal system
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