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Influence Of Mastication And Its Relationship With Body Mass Index Before And After Prosthetic Rehabilitation In Partially Edentulous Patients, Naga Usha, Raghavendra Swamy K N, Meenakshi S, Ganesh S, Ramith Ramu
Influence Of Mastication And Its Relationship With Body Mass Index Before And After Prosthetic Rehabilitation In Partially Edentulous Patients, Naga Usha, Raghavendra Swamy K N, Meenakshi S, Ganesh S, Ramith Ramu
International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
BACKGROUND: The main purpose of prosthetic rehabilitation is to enhance the masticatory function by replacing the missing teeth with an artificial substitute, which improves nutrient-rich food intake. There are recent studies which indicate the influence of chewing behavior and energy intake, but little is known about the relationship between chewing on nutritional status. OBJECTIVE: This study intended to assess the changes in masticatory efficiency before and after prosthetic rehabilitation and its influence on nutritional status and body weight. METHODS: A total of 40 partially edentulous subjects aged between 45- 65 years were recruited. Body Mass Index was determined by measuring …