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[Craniomandibular relations and anti-gravity posture: stabilometric study disclusion wedges]
Philippe Decocq1, Jacques Honoré2, Catherine Auclair-Assaad3
1Centre Abel Caumartin, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Sous-section ODF, Université de Lille, 1 place de Verdun, 59000 Lille, France.
L' Orthodontie Francaise
|September 5, 2015
Summary
Cephalometric parameters like ANB and FMA angles correlate with postural control accuracy. Orthodontic splints can alter body posture, influenced by facial type and visual input.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Biomechanics
- Posturology
Context:
- Static posture is influenced by cephalometric parameters.
- Understanding the relationship between craniofacial structure and body posture is crucial for effective treatment planning.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the relationship between cephalometric parameters (skeletal class, facial divergency) and body posture.
- To assess the impact of disclusion splints on postural control in relation to cephalometric measurements and visual conditions.
Summary:
- Cephalometric angles (ANB, FMA) were measured in healthy adults, alongside stabilogram recordings under various conditions (eyes open/closed, with/without splints).
- Results indicate a correlation between ANB and FMA angles and postural control accuracy without splints.
- Disclusion splints modified the center of pressure's position and displacement, an effect consistent with facial typology and dependent on visual input.
Impact:
- The findings reinforce the significant impact of cephalometric parameters and mechanical changes on static posture.
- This study highlights the need to consider the postural effects of splints used in orthodontic practice.
