From Clinical Intuition to Postural Science:
How the Posturometer Revolutionizes Vertical Dimension Measurement
Prof. Dr. Silverio Di Rocca
Director, R.M.P. International School, Switzerland
Abstract
The determination of the Vertical Dimension has historically been a subjective process
based on clinical observation and professional experience. Today, the incorporation of
clinical posturometry transforms this empirical judgment into objective, reproducible,
and scientifically verifiable data.
The Posturometer represents a technological innovation that integrates the evaluation
of the craniofacial system with the tonic-postural system, offering precise measurement of body balance and its relationship with mandibular position. By analyzing shifts in the center of gravity and plantar load variations, the device allows clinicians to observe how changes in mandibular posture directly influence global postural stability. This tool turns postural diagnosis into a quantifiable and dynamic process, facilitating the identification of the Neuromuscular Vertical Dimension in equilibrium. Its clinical application provides an objective foundation for planning more stable oral, orthopedic, and functional rehabilitations over time.
The use of the Posturometer within interdisciplinary protocols – combining dentistry,
physiotherapy, and osteopathy – marks a paradigm shift: from intuition-based
assessment to precise functional measurement.
In conclusion, the Posturometer does more than measure posture; it translates function
into data, allowing practitioners to understand, quantify, and harmonize the relationship
between occlusion, posture, and overall health.
Learning Objectives
1. Apply the principles of postural measurement within interdisciplinary clinical
protocols to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve functional and
rehabilitative outcomes.
2. Understand how the integration of clinical posturometry provides an objective
and reproducible method for determining the Vertical Dimension compared to
traditional subjective approaches.
3. Recognize the relationship between mandibular position, body balance, and
postural stability as assessed through Posturometer analysis.