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.

NCT Number	NCT07199062
Lead Sponsor	University of Bari Aldo Moro
Conditions	Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Pocket, Periodontitis, Periimplantitis
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-10-01
Primary Completion	2026-01-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-30