Posture check in people with jaw misalignment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how jaw misalignment (malocclusion) might relate to body posture. If you are about to start orthodontic treatment and have not had braces or jaw surgery before, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are being referred for orthodontic evaluation (like braces).
- You have a jaw misalignment (malocclusion).
- You have a lateral cephalometric radiograph (a special side-view X-ray of your head).
- You can have a 3D posture assessment using a Spine 3D system.
- You are any age, any sex.
- You have not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before.
- You have not had posture-affecting orthopedic treatment or spine surgery.
- You do not have craniofacial syndromes, significant musculoskeletal disorders, or neurological conditions affecting posture.
- You are not taking medications that affect muscles or bones.
- You (or your parent/guardian if you are a minor) can give written consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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