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Dental Malocclusion and Its Relation to the Podal System
María E Cabrera-Domínguez1, Antonia Domínguez-Reyes1, Manuel Pabón-Carrasco2
1Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Frontiers in Pediatrics
|July 9, 2021
Summary
Dental occlusion and foot posture are linked in children. Malocclusion, particularly Angle
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Biomechanics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- The stomatognathic (dental) and postural systems may be interconnected via muscle chains.
- Malocclusion can potentially influence posture, foot-ground contact, and center of mass, and vice-versa.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between dental occlusion and the podal (foot) system in children.
- To determine if malocclusion correlates with specific foot posture characteristics and center of gravity parameters.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive study of 409 children (ages 8–14).
- Dental occlusion assessed using Angle's classification (sagittal plane).
- Foot-ground contact and center of mass evaluated using a stabilometric platform.
Main Results:
- Significant relationships observed between the plantigrade phase, foot contact area, and center of gravity.
- Prevalence of Angle's Class II malocclusion (molar and canine).
- Correlation found between malocclusions and the Foot Posture Index (FPI) of the left foot and scaphoid height of the right foot (P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Evidence suggests a relationship between dental occlusion and the foot system.
- Further longitudinal studies are needed to define changes and confirm the connection.
- The scientific evidence on this topic remains limited.
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