The Relationship Between The Stomatognathic System, Spine Posture And Pelvic Symmetry

Investigation of The Relationship Between The Stomatognathic System, Spine Posture and Pelvic Symmetry in Adolescence Individuals

This study was planned to examine the relationship between the stomatognathic system, spine posture and pelvis symmetry. 91 healthy adolescence were included in the study. For stomatognathic system, temporomandibular range of motion with millimeter ruler, cervical joint range of motion and craniovertebral angle measurement with goniometer, tragus-wall distance measurement with tape measure, kyphosis and lordosis angle measurement with Baseline Bubble Inclinometer®, trunk rotation angle scoliometer for scoliosis, lower extremity length measurements for pelvis symmetry were made using a tape measure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• No known neurological, rheumatological, musculoskeletal problems
• Has no visual or hearing impairment
• Ability to adapt to the parameters to be applied in the study
• Ability to perform tests to be applied
• Consists of voluntary adolescent individuals whose families gave permission to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Receiving joint sounds in the form of clicks or crepitations from the TMJ during mouth opening and closing or chewing
• Passion and tenderness in the TMJ on palpation
• Having a tumor Having received orthodontic treatment in the last 3 years
• Having a history of head, neck and maxillofacial surgery