Relationship between foot posture and dental malocclusions in children aged 6 to 9 years

Marchena‐Rodriguez, Ana; Morales, Noelia Moreno; Ramírez-Parga, Edith; Labajo-Manzanares, María Teresa; Luque-Suárez, Alejandro; Gijón-Noguerón, Gabriel

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“…There are various studies that attempt to show the relationship between the Stomatognathic Apparatus and the postural system through the different muscle chains (1)(2)(3). Some hypotheses suggest a relationship in both the cranial-caudal direction as well as the podo-cranial direction, therefore malocclusion and its treatments may influence body posture, contact between the foot and the ground, center of mass, footprint, and vice-versa, although it is a controversial topic among the scientific community (4)(5)(6)(7).…”

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Dental Malocclusion and Its Relation to the Podal System

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Background and Objective: This study analyzes the possibility that Stomatognathic and Postural systems are related by muscle chains. Malocclusion may influence the posture, contact between the foot and the ground, center of mass, footprint or vice-versa. This study aimed to verify whether there is a relationship between dental occlusion and podal system.Materials and Methods: A cross-cutting, descriptive study was carried out on 409 children (222 boys and 187 girls) between 8 and 14 years old. Dental occlusion was assessed on the sagittal plane (Angle's classification) the contact between the foot and the ground and the center of mass were evaluated using a stabilometric platform.Results: There was a statistically significant relationship between the plantigrade phase, the contact surface area and center of gravity. There was a prevalence of molar and canine Angle's class II malocclusion. In molar class II, an anterior center of gravity was predominant, in class I it was centered and in class III, it was posterior. There was significant correlation between malocclusions and the FPI (foot posture index) of the left foot and the height of the scaphoid in the right foot (P < 0.001).Conclusions: Some authors agree with our results. There is still much uncertainty in terms of showing a relationship between both systems. In addition, there is scarce scientific evidence on the topic. Some kind of relationship between the two systems has been proven. Studies that evaluate a group of subjects in a longitudinal manner are necessary to enable the changes taking place in both systems to be defined.

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“…Studies demonstrate that breathing, the position of the head, the neck, moods, and anxiety can modify posture [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. Those authors who mean to demonstrate the correlation between the distinct body segments base themselves on the hypothesis that any functional alteration of the oral cavity, which involves an alteration of the biomechanics of the temporomandibular articulation (TMJ), produces an alteration of the functions of masticatory muscles, which can be transmitted to all the distal muscles through muscle chains [ 20 , 21 ]. This transmission through the muscle chains brings about alterations of the cervical muscles, producing changes in all the planes of the spinal column’s space at this level, provoking descending compensations at both the dorsal and the lumbar level.…”

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“…This relationship is associated with various studies that show that pronation of the foot causes an internal rotation of the tibia, which is accompanied by an internal rotation of the femur, an anteriorization of the pelvis, and the consequent structural changes in the spine. This is termed by some authors as the global pronation of the complete global limb [ 23 , 24 ] and, therefore, dysfunctions in the way the upper arches and lower arches interrelate (which is known as dental occlusion) and consequently alter craniofacial growth and its development are of great importance in the establishment or severity of dentomaxillary abnormalities [ 21 ].…”

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Influence of Dental Malocclusion on Body Posture and Foot Posture in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

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The number of studies that investigate the correlations between the temporomandibular system and body posture, postural control, or the distribution of plantar pressure has recently been increasing. However, most of the existing information is not conclusive. Therefore, the study objective was to evaluate if the features of dental malocclusion are correlated with body posture alterations at the lower limb level. This is a multicentre cross-sectional study with 289 children (8–14 years). Angle’s molar relation was analysed at the dental level. The postural control and the plantar pressure distribution were recorded via a force platform. Correlation and inferential analysis between the Angle class and the foot’s biomechanics were tested. The centre of gravity is anteriorised in Angle’s Class II in both the molar class (p ≤ 0.001) and the canine class (p ≤ 0.001). Likewise, a relationship was observed between the contact surface and Angle’s classes, being higher in class III than in II (p ≤ 0.001). The plantigrade phase is shortened in Angle’s Class III. A relationship was found between Angle’s Class II and a forward movement of the centre of gravity. No relationship was found between the Foot Posture Index and the truncated scaphoid height and the dental classification. An evident relationship between the gait typology and dental malocclusion was not found.

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“…This showed that patients with a class III malocclusion had a tendency to lean in the posterior direction. 50 The reason for the backward sway in class III malocclusion group and a forward sway in the class II malocclusion group can be explained through the chain theory. According to this theory, the entire body system is divided into 3 rings.…”

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Quantitative Analysis of Body Posture and Its Correlation With Cervical Posture in Various Malocclusions

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BACKGROUND: Considering that malocclusions can cause cervico-mandibular and cervico-cranial disorders, the aim of this study is to investigate whether there are significant differences in posture in subjects with skeletal class I, class II and skeletal class III malocclusion METHODS: A clinical study conducted on 90 subjects with Angle`s class I, II, III skeletal malocclusion. Standardized Casts of the subjects were used to analyze the tooth characteristics. Lateral cephalograms were used to assess cervical posture through cervical skull Rocabado analysis. A customized force platform with pressure sensors were used for posture analysis. RESULTS: There is a difference in body posture in subjects with skeletal class I, class II and class III malocclusion and a positive correlation between body posture and cervical posture is found in subjects with these classes of skeletal malocclusion. Subjects with class I malocclusion were found to have a normal cervical and body posture. Strain values from the force platform showed equal distribution of strain on both the feet. Subjects with class II malocclusion were found to have a forward cervical posture with the forward lean of body posture. Subjects with class III skeletal malocclusion were found to have a backward cervical posture with the posterior lean of body posture. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that different classes of malocclusion present with an alteration in cervical and body posture. Correction of the malocclusion or an intervention plan for the prevailing malocclusion should be done as early as possible which can be used to correct the posture thereby restoring the equilibrium of the body.

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Relationship between foot posture and dental malocclusions in children aged 6 to 9 years

Cited by 27 publications

References 40 publications

Dental Malocclusion and Its Relation to the Podal System

Dental Malocclusion and Its Relation to the Podal System

Influence of Dental Malocclusion on Body Posture and Foot Posture in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Quantitative Analysis of Body Posture and Its Correlation With Cervical Posture in Various Malocclusions

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