Malocclusion influence on balance and posture: a systematic review.

Abstract

Introduction: Malocclusion can be defined as an imbalance between the masticatory system and neuromuscular Temporomandibular joint. It is considered as a result of the sum of genetic, environmental and postural elements therefore of multifactorial origin. Objective: To review the existing literature if malocclusion influence in posture and balance of the subject. Methods: This is a systematic review, which searched up clinical studies, published between 2009 and 2014 in English, Portuguese and Spanish, in the databases SciELO, PubMed, Lilacs and Sience Direct, using the keywords malocclusion/posture and malocclusion/body balance. Studies were included that had to evaluate the posture and/or balance in patients with malocclusion, were excluded systematic reviews and studies that did not correspond to the proposed theme. Results: In addition to the articles found in all databases, the corpus generated by the literature consisted of 828 records; 13 of them responded to the proposed theme. About the selected literature, eight studies showed significant results regarding the relationship between malocclusion and posture, and two as malocclusion and body balance. Conclusion: it was concluded that malocclusion is associated with the posture of the changes, since the balance, only two studies presented this outcome and was in a considered positive for the worsening of static equilibrium, but with no clinical application, and another positive for improves dynamic balance.

Is There a Correlation between Dental Occlusion, Postural Stability and Selected Gait Parameters in Adults?

“…If there is an abnormality in one of these sensors, it will have an impact in the form of a disruption of information transmitted and posture. Therefore, proprioceptive afference from occlusion plays a vital role in maintaining proper postural control [55]. The impact of periodontal receptors on posture was analysed, among others, by Gangloff et al (2000) who found a significant change in postural control after unilateral mandibular nerve anaesthesia, resulting in a shift of weight to the opposite limb and a worsening of the posturographic parameters analysed [56].…”

Changes in Gait Parameters and the Podal System Depending on the Presence of a Specific Malocclusion Type in School-Age Children

“…Another scientist-Sambataro, proved that there is a correlation between scoliosis and malocclusions on the transversal plane [17]. In a systemic review by Stancker, the author analyzes 13 articles and confirms the thesis that there is an evident correspondence between human body posture and dental occlusion [18].…”

Special Investigation of Developmental of Mandibular Asymmetry and Imbalance Body Posture: A Literature Review

“…Then a significant increase in sway area and sway velocity postural parameters in body posture stability between subjects with myogenic TMD compared to healthy controls [29], [30]. The study concludes that malocclusion is associated with the posture of the changes, since the balance, only two studies presented this outcome and was in a considered positive for the worsening of static equilibrium, but with no clinical application, and another positive for improving dynamic balance [31]. The more extended treatment of the malocclusions closely correlated to postural disorders in children with spinal disorders [23].…”