Dental occlusion and posture: an overview

Associations between the masticatory system and muscle activity of other body districts. A meta-analysis of surface electromyography studies

“…This is mainly due to inconsistencies associated with the existing study articles (in favour of (Bracco et al, 2004) vs. against (Perinetti, 2006(Perinetti, , 2007 such associations). Three (Hanke et al, 2007;Michelotti et al, 2011;Perinetti and Contardo, 2009) of four (Cuccia and Caradonna, 2009;Hanke et al, 2007;Michelotti et al, 2011;Perinetti and Contardo, 2009) recently published systematic reviews criticised the poor methodological quality of the published study reports, irrespective of the interpretation of the data in each of them.…”

Does asymmetry in the stomatognathic system correlate with body posture impairments?: A systematic review

“…[2][3][4] However, the exact knowledge of any potential effect of the stomatognathic system on body posture would have major clinical implications in the management of patients with malocclusion. Among the difficulties in interpretation of the results of the previous investigation is the heterogeneity of the study designs and data recording, lack of follow-up and control groups, and merging of different conditions, such as malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).…”

“…Among the difficulties in interpretation of the results of the previous investigation is the heterogeneity of the study designs and data recording, lack of follow-up and control groups, and merging of different conditions, such as malocclusion and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). [2][3][4] Therefore, there is no clear indication as to whether and how oral rehabilitation may concur to the improvement or prevention of body postural impairments. Apart TMDs, malocclusion is a frequent condition with high prevalence in western countries.…”

“…6 Moreover, even in an absence of major anatomical malocclusal traits, a mandibular shift may be responsible for an established functional asymmetry in the stomatognathic system. In spite of previous reviews [2][3][4]7,8 to date, none has focused on the potential correlation between asymmetries in the stomatognathic system and body posture imbalances, while more studies have been published recently. Therefore, the present systematic review was aimed at the evaluation of potential correlations between anatomical and functional asymmetry in the stomatognathic system (without signs and symptoms of TMDs) and body posture impairments.…”

Variation of Occlusal Contacts and Activity of Masticatory Muscles, In Relation to Increasing the Capacity of Movement of the Cervical Spine after Thrust Maneuver

“…Numerous studies document the relationships that exist and the influences that a district has on another [1,2]. Even if this bond is well known, for a variety of reasons, it has a little consideration when it comes to daily dental practice, and some principles that should be usual in the funcional correction of a temporary or definitive crown are absolutely do not consider those reports.…”