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Sofía Ramírez1, Clarisse Díaz-Reissner1, Clara Maldonado1
1Instituto Latinoamericano de Estudios Superiores. Asunción, Paraguay.sofiacano83@gmail.com , cdiazr@founa.edu.py , draclaritamr@gmail.com , elena.jolay@gmail.com Instituto Latinoamericano de Estudios Superiores Asunción Paraguay sofiacano83@gmail.com cdiazr@founa.edu.py draclaritamr@gmail.com elena.jolay@gmail.com.
Cranio-cervical posture, including head-spine balance, is crucial for diagnosing cranio-mandibular disorders in all ages. A rectified cervical spine, common in this study, may indicate potential pain and tinnitus if untreated.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Anthropology
- Radiographic Analysis
- Biomechanics
Context:
- Cranio-cervical posture assessment is vital for diagnosing cranio-mandibular disorders across all age groups.
- Historically, this postural element has been overlooked in differential diagnosis protocols.
- Lateral skull teleradiography reveals biomechanical alterations in hard and soft tissues relevant to treatment initiation.
Purpose:
- To analyze cranio-cervical posture using the Rocabado-Penning analysis.
- To evaluate patients presenting for orthodontic treatment at the Instituto Latinoamericano de Estudios Superiores (ILES).
Summary:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive observational study analyzed 30 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Radiographic findings indicated a prevalence of brachyfacial type, Ricketts skeletal Class I, deep bites, low hyoid bone position, and rectified cervical spine.
- No significant correlation was found between skeletal classes and suboccipital distances.
Impact:
- The study highlights the frequent occurrence of a rectified cervical spine in orthodontic patients.
- This postural deviation may be linked to symptoms such as pain and tinnitus.
- Emphasizes the importance of incorporating cranio-cervical posture assessment into orthodontic diagnostics and treatment planning.
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