Evaluation Of Cervical Spine Posture Of Adults In Different Skeletal Malocclusions In North Karnataka Population: A Cross-Sectional Cephalometric Study

Abstract

Introduction: The cervical spine posture is dependent on interactions within the musculoskeletal system and physiologic growth processes and there is a close anatomic relationship between the cervical spine and the craniofacial morphology. Graber suggested that the anatomy and position of the upper cervical vertebrae was closely linked with craniofacial development. A concise and comprehensive understanding of the coordinating mechanisms which render to normal craniofacial development is of importance for the diagnosis and treatment planning. Therefore, this study was undertaken: • To assess the cervical spine posture in Class I skeletal malocclusion • To assess the cervical spine posture in Class II skeletal malocclusion • To assess the cervical spine posture in Class III skeletal malocclusion • To compare the cervical spine posture between Class I, Class II, and Class III skeletal malocclusions • To develop cephalometric norms for cervical spine posture in the North Karnataka population