Impact on Dietary Intake of Removable Partial Dentures Replacing a Small Number of Teeth

Int J Prosthodont. 2015 Nov-Dec;28(6):583-5. doi: 10.11607/ijp.4306.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to clarify the impact of wearing removable partial dentures (RPDs) replacing a small number of teeth on dietary intake. Participants had at least 20 teeth and were classified as Eichner B1 or B2. The participants underwent dental and oral examinations, and their dietary intake was assessed. Analysis of covariance showed that RPD wearers consumed more vegetables, n-3 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin A, and dietary fiber than nonwearers after adjusting for possible confounding factors. It is concluded that RPDs are effective for improving dietary intake even in participants who have lost a small number of teeth.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bite Force
  • Calcium, Dietary / administration & dosage
  • Denture, Partial, Removable*
  • Diet*
  • Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage
  • Eating
  • Educational Status
  • Energy Intake
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / classification
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation
  • Male
  • Periodontal Index
  • Rural Health
  • Saliva / metabolism
  • Secretory Rate / physiology
  • Social Class
  • Urban Health
  • Vegetables
  • Vitamin A / administration & dosage
  • Vitamins / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Calcium, Dietary
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A