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Head and Body Posture in Relation to Mandibular Position

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This chapter explores the relationship between head posture, body posture, and mandibular position in occlusion. Although the subject has attracted significant interest, the limited scientific literature requires caution in making definitive statements. However, it is important to note that general health problems related to body posture may affect occlusion, and vice versa. Further investigation is needed to better understand this complex relationship.

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Savastano, F. (2023). Head and Body Posture in Relation to Mandibular Position. In: Neuromuscular Orthodontics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41295-0_11

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