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Dental occlusion and posture: an overview.

Ambra Michelotti¹, Gerarda Buonocore, Paolo Manzo

¹Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Section of Orthodontics and Gnatology, University of Naples Federico II, Italy. michelot@unina.it

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Current evidence does not support a causal link between dental malocclusion and body posture issues. Therefore, occlusal treatments are not recommended for correcting postural imbalances.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Orthodontics
Physiotherapy

Background:

Disorders of the masticatory system, such as malocclusions, have been anecdotally linked to whole-body posture.
An increasing number of patients seek combined treatments for dental malocclusions and postural disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically analyze the scientific literature on the relationship between dental occlusion and body posture.
To evaluate the evidence supporting a connection between malocclusion and postural alterations.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature overview was conducted.
The review analyzed studies examining the association between malocclusion and head posture, spine curvature, and body sway.

Main Results:

While some studies suggest associations between occlusal factors and postural changes, robust scientific evidence for a cause-effect relationship is lacking.
Many existing studies exhibit significant methodological flaws, including inadequate control groups, failure to account for confounders, and unreliable diagnostic tools.

Conclusions:

Based on the current evidence, it is not advisable to undertake occlusal or orthodontic treatments, particularly irreversible and costly ones, for the management or prevention of postural imbalances or spine curvature alterations.