Impact of Maxillomandibular Deformities on Individuals' Nutritional Status

Marmara University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Maxillofacial Abnormalities

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05936476

MUDHF_ORT_SBF_01

Details and patient eligibility

About

This cross-sectional study explores the influence of various types of maxillomandibular deformities on the nutritional status of individuals. Maxillomandibular deformities, which involve the misalignment of the upper and lower jaws, can significantly affect oral functionality, potentially leading to nutritional deficiencies due to compromised food intake. By analyzing the dietary habits and nutritional health of a diverse group of individuals with these deformities, the study seeks to establish the correlation between the severity of the deformity and the individual's nutritional status. Findings from this research can provide a deeper understanding of the additional health risks that maxillomandibular deformities pose and help in the development of nutritional guidelines specifically tailored for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Enrollment: 80 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged between 18 and 45 years old
• Individuals who are not currently undergoing orthodontic treatment and have a complete set of teeth, excluding wisdom teeth.
• Citizens of the Republic of Turkey
• Able to read and write in Turkish language
• Able to understand and follow the questionnaire instructions
• Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals above 45 years old
• Unwilling to sign the informed consent for participation in the study
• Unwilling to answer all the questionnaire items
• Individuals with a chronic disease that requires a specific diet
• Individuals with any eating disorders
• Pregnant and/or nursing individuals
• Individuals with cognitive impairment to a degree that would prevent giving clear and accurate responses will be excluded from the study.

Trial design

80 participants in 4 patient groups

Skeletal Class I (Control Group)

Skeletal Class II

Description:

Class II malocclusion is characterized by the upper jaw (maxilla) being positioned more forward in relation to the lower jaw (mandible), resulting in an overbite.

Skeletal Class III

Description:

Class III malocclusion is characterized by the lower jaw (mandible) being positioned more forward in relation to the upper jaw (maxilla), resulting in an underbite.

Anterior Open Bite

Description:

Anterior open bite is characterized by a lack of vertical overlap or contact between the upper and lower front teeth when the back teeth are in contact (occlusion).