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Prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulism prevents malnutrition in nursing home residents.
- Source :
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The International journal of prosthodontics [Int J Prosthodont] 2015 Mar-Apr; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 198-200. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- To investigate the association between prosthetic rehabilitation and malnutrition in institutionalized elders, 255 nursing home residents were recruited for this study and underwent a comprehensive dental examination. The body mass index (BMI) was administered to estimate the nutritional condition. Participants with BMI < 20 kg/mc were categorized as malnourished (n = 33), whereas all others were categorized as adequately nourished (n = 222). The number of teeth present and the prevalence of prosthetic rehabilitation were significantly lower in malnourished participants (P < .05). Malnutrition risk was 4.6 times higher for participants who were edentulous and did not wear dentures. Adequate replacement of teeth is important to prevent malnutrition in institutionalized older people.
- Subjects :
- Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Body Mass Index
Denture Retention
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Homes for the Aged
Humans
Institutionalization
Male
Nutrition Assessment
Risk Factors
Dentures
Jaw, Edentulous rehabilitation
Malnutrition prevention & control
Nursing Homes
Tooth Loss rehabilitation
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0893-2174
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The International journal of prosthodontics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25822309
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.4016