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- Title
How does pedigraph analysis illuminate the dynamics of the stomatognathic system?
- Authors
Kewlani, Harsha
- Abstract
Introduction: It would be interesting to consider whether there exists an element of interrelation by which a craniomandibular dysfunction could be transmitted via the muscular system, to the lower limbs, and vice versa, and if so, what form this interrelation might take. The Clarke angle, which is obtained by tracing on a pedigraph, for both feet, a straight line toward the inner part of the footprint, originating from the contact point with the medial line and tangential to the metatarsus and the heel, and tangential to the convexity of the impression between the metatarsus and the isthmus. Aim: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the correlation, if any, between the Clarke's angle and dental malocclusion in anteroposterior and sagittal planes. Methodology: Inclusion criteria - Fifty children aged 3-8 years and informed consent provided by parent or guardian. Exclusion criteria - Previous surgery of the lower limbs or the upper body; previous severe trauma that altered the child's initial posture; previous orthodontic treatment. Clarke's angle was measured on pedigraph, and occlusal characteristics were assessed by reference to the transverse plane, according to Angle classification and Baume's classification and vertical plane. The relationship between Foot Posture (Clarke's Angle) and Occlusal characteristics in children was assessed. Results: To be statistically evaluated.
- Subjects
STOMATOGNATHIC system; SYSTEM dynamics; ANATOMICAL planes; SURFACE plates; FOOT orthoses; METATARSUS; CORRECTIVE orthodontics
- Publication
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, 2024, Vol 42, pS80
- ISSN
0970-4388
- Publication type
Abstract
- DOI
10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_59_24