Sagittal Spinal Posture in Relation to Craniofacial MorphologY

The orthodontic literature contains indications that there are correlations between orthodontic and orthopedic findings, and this literature was summarized by Korbmacher et al in a systematic review. In a sequence of studies, the relationship between the posture of the head and cervical inclination was evaluated by a cephalometric assessment of lateral cephalographs. Moreover, some studies describe the relationship of the length of the lower jaw and cervical lordosis. Here, Festa et al were able to determine a statistically significant correlation between distal jaw position, sagittal mandibular length, and increased cervical lordosis. Also, D'Attilio et al found a statistically significant correlation with mandibular position and length, overjet, and the mandibular plane angle to the cervical curvature.

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