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[Relationships between masticatory performance and nutritional state in complete denture wearers].

E B Mbodj¹, P I Ngom, M T Seck

¹Dpt d'odontologie, Faculté de Médecine de Dakar, Sénégal.

Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale = Tropical Dental Journal

|November 15, 2008

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Complete denture wearers face a higher risk of malnutrition due to impaired masticatory performance. This study highlights the link between chewing ability and nutritional status in denture users.

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Area of Science:

Oral health and nutrition
Gerontology
Dietary science

Context:

Masticatory dysfunction is often linked to reduced dietary intake and potential malnutrition.
Complete denture use can significantly impact chewing efficiency.

Purpose:

To investigate the relationship between masticatory performance and nutritional status in complete denture wearers.
To compare the nutritional state of complete denture wearers with individuals having normal dentition.

Summary:

A study involving 74 subjects assessed masticatory performance using a granulometric method and nutritional status via the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA).
Results showed a significant association between complete denture use and poorer nutritional status, with 80% of denture wearers at risk of malnutrition compared to 26% with normal dentition.
A positive correlation was found between particle size distribution of masticated food and nutritional status.

Impact:

Complete denture wearers are at a substantially greater risk of malnutrition.
Findings underscore the importance of assessing nutritional status in individuals with complete dentures.
Highlights the need for interventions to improve masticatory function and nutritional intake in this population.