Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status
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In plain language
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Pocket, Periodontitis, Periimplantitis. Basic parameters: 18 years — 75 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Correlation Between Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status: A Cohort Study
Overview
Occlusal forces are unevenly distributed among teeth during mastication, potentially predisposing certain teeth to higher functional loads. Teeth subjected to increased occlusal loading may be at greater risk of periodontal breakdown, especially in patients with pre-existing periodontal disease. Technological advances, such as mandibular movement recording systems, allow for precise assessment of occlusal contacts and load distribution. However, the relationship between occlusal loading patterns and periodontal status remains insufficiently investigated. This study aims to evaluate whether teeth exposed to higher masticatory loads show an association with periodontal disease severity.
Primary outcome measures
- To investigate the correlation between occlusal load distribution, recorded by mandibular movement software , and periodontal condition. [Time frame: 5 months]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- 2. To evaluate whether teeth with higher functional loads are more frequently associated with periodontal pocketing. [Time frame: 5 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults (≥18 years).
- Presence of natural dentition, fixed prostheses, or implant-supported fixed prostheses.
- Ability to undergo radiological (OPT) and periodontal examinations.
- Signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients wearing removable prostheses.
- Severe systemic conditions contraindicating dental treatment.
- Inability to provide informed consent.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07199062 · Perio-Uniba