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NCT Number: NCT07199062

Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Periodontal Diseases Mouth Diseases Peri-Implantitis Periimplantitis Periodontal Pocket Periodontitis Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. To investigate the correlation between occlusal load distribution, recorded by mandibular movement software , and periodontal condition.

    Time frame: 5 months

    Sowftware analysis

Secondary outcomes

  1. 2. To evaluate whether teeth with higher functional loads are more frequently associated with periodontal pocketing.

    Time frame: 5 months

    Periodontal Chating

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Giuseppe D'Albis, Dr.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+393495103642

Saverio Capodiferro, Prof.

CONTACT

[email protected]

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Bari Aldo Moro

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Acronym: Perio-Occlusio

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 30, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 30, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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