Factors Affecting Nutrition in Patients with Dentures
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kawata Ranko, Abe Yuka, Kusumoto Yuriko, Matsumoto Takashi, Yokoi Takumi, Sako Haruka, Baba Kazuyoshi
Primary Institution: Department of Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, JPN
Hypothesis
What factors are associated with malnutrition risk in patients with removable dentures?
Conclusion
Improving masticatory performance may enhance the nutritional status of patients with removable dentures.
Supporting Evidence
- 67 patients were at low risk, 116 at mild risk, and 9 at moderate risk of malnutrition.
- Being male was significantly associated with higher malnutrition risk.
- Low BMI and low masticatory performance scores were also linked to increased malnutrition risk.
Takeaway
This study found that men and those with low body weight or poor chewing ability are more likely to have nutrition problems if they wear dentures.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study analyzing data from 192 patients using multiple regression to assess factors related to malnutrition risk.
Potential Biases
Potential unmeasured confounders related to dietary habits and socioeconomic factors.
Limitations
The study's observational nature limits causal conclusions, and it may not be generalizable to the broader population.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 72.7 years, 73 males and 119 females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004, <0.001, 0.025
Confidence Interval
0.628-0.945, 0.764-0.975
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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