NCT07199062

Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status

Correlation Between Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status: A Cohort Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Bari Aldo Moro · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Periodontal Diseases
• Periodontal Pocket
• Periodontitis
• Periimplantitis

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-01
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2025-09-30
• Last updated: 2025-09-30