Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status (Perio-Occlusio)

September 21, 2025 updated by: Giuseppe D'Albis, University of Bari Aldo Moro

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with diagnosed periodontitis

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To investigate the correlation between occlusal load distribution, recorded by mandibular movement software , and periodontal condition.
Time Frame: 5 months
Sowftware analysis
5 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
2. To evaluate whether teeth with higher functional loads are more frequently associated with periodontal pocketing.
Time Frame: 5 months
Periodontal Chating
5 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Bari Aldo Moro

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Giuseppe D'Albis, University of Bari Aldo Moro
  • Study Director: Prof. Saverio Capodiferro, University of Bari Aldo Moro

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 21, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

September 30, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

September 30, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2025

Last Verified

September 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Perio-Uniba

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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