Occlusal Load Distribution and Periodontal Status

NCT07199062 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Perio-Uniba
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief 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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

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

  Sowftware analysis

  5 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

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

  5 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with diagnosed periodontitis

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients wearing removable prostheses.
• Severe systemic conditions contraindicating dental treatment.
• Inability to provide informed consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Bari Aldo Moro: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Periodontal Diseases; Periodontal Pocket; Periodontitis; Peri-Implantitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mouth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases

Study Officials

• Dr. Giuseppe D'Albis

  University of Bari Aldo Moro

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Prof. Saverio Capodiferro

  University of Bari Aldo Moro

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Giuseppe D'Albis, Dr.

CONTACT

+393495103642; giuseppe.dalbis@uniba.it

Saverio Capodiferro, Prof.

CONTACT

saverio.capodiferro@uniba.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 21, 2025
• First Posted: September 30, 2025
• Study Start: October 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2026
• Study Completion: April 1, 2026
• Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09