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- Title
Impact of occlusal stabilization splints on global body posture: a prospective clinical trial.
- Authors
Hampe, Tristan; Fürstberger, Laura; Kordsmeyer, Tobias L.; Penke, Lars; Mahler, Alannah M.; Mäder, Clemens M.; Bürgers, Ralf; Krohn, Sebastian
- Abstract
Objectives: Body posture of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) has been investigated using different methods, whereas outcome and conclusions were controversial. The present clinical trial aimed to investigate the effects of splint therapy on global body posture. Materials and methods: 24 subjects (20 females, 4 males; age 24.2 ± 4.0 years) with TMD symptoms were examined clinically (RDC/TMD) and subsequently, splint fabrication was initiated. Along with routine therapy, all subjects underwent three-dimensional pre- and post-treatment full body scans in standing and upright sitting posture using a Vitus Smart XXL 3D scanner. Each scan was acquired in triplicate and evaluated in duplicate, measuring twelve standing and nine sitting postural parameters. Influencing factors were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and additional Bland-Altman analyses verified the significance of the ANOVA results. Results: The increase of Forward Head angles and the decrease of Round Shoulders angles were consistent for both positions and sides. Forward Head angles were significantly influenced by limited mandibular mobility and myofascial pain. Round Shoulders angles showed a significant correlation with myofascial pain, joint noises and the absence of limited mandibular mobility. Conclusion: The influence of occlusal splints on global posture is limited and only small effects on cervicocranial parameters were found. In the present study, the average head position of post treatment measurements was more centered on the body’s core, whereas the shoulders were tilted more anteriorly. Clinical relevance: Understanding the limited influence of occlusal splints on cervicocranial parameters underscores the need for multimodal treatment strategies for TMD patients.
- Publication
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2024, Vol 28, Issue 9, p1
- ISSN
1432-6981
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00784-024-05888-9