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{"title":"An analysis of three dimensional changes to comprehensively evaluate the occlusion time, disclusion time, point of first contact and force distribution at various head positions using Tekscan III: An in vivo study.","authors":"G S Prasanthi, M C Suresh Sajjan, Yenumula J B Manikyamba, P V B Chandrasekhar, Sri Lakshmi Kotemsetty","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_51_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_51_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the changes in occlusal contacts resulting from variations in head postures (supine[S], semi-supine [SS], upright with head rest support [HR], and without head rest support [WHR]) after occlusal adjustment of conventional fixed dental prostheses using Tekscan III.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>A cross-sectional study on 15 patients with missing single molars and undergone replacement with a fixed dental prosthesis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Fifteen patients with a three-unit tooth-supported fixed dental prosthesis replacing a missing single posterior tooth were included. Tekscan III was used to analyze occlusion time (OT), disclusion time (DT), initial tooth contact, and relative bite force in different head postures by adjusting the backrest position before and after equilibration. Occlusal adjustments were performed to achieve the balance between the right and left halves.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>The data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and paired t-test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Posterior shift of initial tooth contact was observed from SS to supine and upright positions, whereas an anterior shift occurred from SS to WHR support posture. High-intensity forces were observed before the occlusal adjustment in various head positions, and these forces changed after adjustments in SS position. However, medium-intensity force occlusal prematurities persisted in other head postures even after corrections in SS position. There was a significant difference in OT but not in DT in all head postures after equilibration. When OT was compared from SS to remaining posture after equilibration, the major difference was found from SS to head rest (HR) and supine to HR posture which infers the need for selective grinding in these postures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Considering the various changes while changing the head position from the SS position to the other functional position, it can be inferred that there is a need to consider recalibration of occlusal contacts in all the functional postures.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"341-350"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144015843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on tooth-implant, implant-implant, and tooth-tooth-supported prosthesis: A comparative three-dimensional finite element analysis.","authors":"P Ambili Ravindran, Rohit Raghavan, Kiran Christopher, Sethu Sramadathil, Ann George, Athira Kattachirakunnel Sasi","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_30_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_30_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study's objective was to evaluate the stress distribution in tooth-implant, implant-implant, and tooth-tooth supported prostheses under parafunctional loading in axial and oblique directions employing a 3D finite element analysis in the mandibular posterior region which had D3 bone (porous cortical bone and fine trabecular bone).</p><p><strong>Setting and design: </strong>In vitro study, Finite element analysis.</p><p><strong>Meterials and methods: </strong>Cone-beam computed tomography data was used by Mimics software (Materialize Mimics 19) to create a three-dimensional finite element simulation of the jaw. Solid Works 2018 (Dassault Systems) was used to produce a geometric 3D model of the three systems. Each model consisted of a bone, an implant, and teeth (Model I tooth-tooth supported, Model II tooth-implant supported and Model III implant-implant supported). The three models' geometrical models were transferred to Ansys Workbench (19.2 software) for the analysis portion. A load that mimicked masticatory force was delivered in both axial and oblique directions.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>In the present study, statistical analysis was not required because 3D finite element analysis uses deterministic numerical methods to simulate physical behavior and stress distribution patterns.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The results demonstrated that under the parafunctional combined loading process, the implant- implant supported prosthesis showed significantly higher stress concentrations in the bone. It was found that the cortical bone around the crestal region had the highest stresses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Within the constraints of this investigation, we could draw the following conclusion: Of the three models, the tooth-tooth supported prosthesis exhibited the least amount of stress distribution, which was also least when functional loading was applied in the axial direction.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"391-396"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614131/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A customized nasal dilator and breather for patient with deviated nasal septum.","authors":"Brajendra Singh Tomar, Shubhra Singh, Ambika Shrivastava, Sukhvinder Singh Noble","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_301_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_301_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nasal obstruction due to deviated nasal septum (DNS) is commonly defined as patient discomfort manifested as a sensation of insufficient airflow through the nose. The definitive treatment for a DNS is septoplasty, this customized nasal device can be used as an adjunct to treatment. And can be used as a breather until The patient receives or underwent definitive treatment. This device contains a nasopharyngeal airway tube and a customized nasal dilator, the nasopharyngeal airway tube is made of soft and elastic medical plastics, with good biocompatibility, without skin damage and allergy, which will be inserted inside. which will be inserted inside the affected nostril and it fits accurately between the septum and the lateral endonasal tissue, the nasal dilator which is composed of heat-cure acrylic resin helps to keep the nasopharyngeal airway in position withoutdislodging. The device also has an elastic band on both sides which can be worn like a mask by the patient. The nasopharyngeal tube of this device has a stopper that prevents the nasopharyngeal tube to go inside the nostril accidentally and the said tube is sterilizable and easily replaceable (even by the patient).</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"404-408"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614127/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143995702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of prosthodontic rehabilitation on psychological status and quality of life in maxillectomy patients of coronavirus disease 2019-associated mucormycosis at a tertiary care center: A prospective clinical study.","authors":"P Vijayabharathi, Surabhi Rambhau Somkuwar, Santhosh Rao, Virat Galhotra, Uvashri Selvaraj","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_156_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_156_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of prosthodontic rehabilitation on psychological status (PS) and quality of life (QoL) in maxillectomy patients of coronavirus disease 2019-associated mucormycosis (CAM).</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>The study was designed as a prospective and clinical study.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Twenty-four CAM patients undergoing maxillectomy and subsequent prosthetic rehabilitation were included. The treatment involved surgical, intermediate, and definitive obturator delivery at various phases of healing. PS was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), QOL using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire-Head and Neck Module (EORTC QLQ-HandN35), and the functioning of obturator was assessed utilising the Obturator Functioning Scale (OFS) at various time points: before maxillectomy (T1), 2 weeks after maxillectomy (T2), 2 weeks upon usage of intermediate obturator (T3), just before delivery of definitive obturator (T4), and 12 weeks after the usage of definitive obturator (T5).</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>Data were analyzed using a social science statistical analysis program (Stata 14.0; StataCorp LLC, Texas, USA). The significance level was chosen <0.05. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to assess the normality of quantitative data. Student's t-test was employed (α =0.05) to evaluate if the patient's PS, QOL, and obturator function had changed over time. The Spearman correlation coefficient (α =0.05) was utilized to evaluate the correlation coefficient between PS, QOL, and obturator function seen at T3 and T5.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 24 enrolled patients, nine were dropped out. HADS-anxiety score was the highest at T1 (18.6 ± 1.2) and HADS-depression score was the highest at T2 (18.8 ± 1.6). HADS scores decreased significantly (P = 0.001) after prosthetic rehabilitation. EORTC QLQ-HandN35 score was the highest at T2 (105.8 ± 29.5), with statistical significance (P = 0.001) after rehabilitation. OFS was the highest at T3 (51.9 ± 3.9) and lowest at T5 (25.4 ± 2.8).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CAM and maxillectomy deliberately affects the PS and QOL. Prosthetic rehabilitation, psychological motivation, and education create greater improvement in PS and QOL. The progress in parameters showed an upward trend with good obturator quality over a period of time.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"351-358"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research: A viable career for prosthodontists.","authors":"Anand Kumar Vaidyanathan","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_343_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_343_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"307-308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614132/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144047752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bond strength of polymer clay with room temperature vulcanizing maxillofacial silicone - An in vitro study.","authors":"Jayant N Palaskar, Amit Dhansukhlal Hindocha, Tejas V Nalawade, Shrishti R Khurana, Anupama Patankar, Naisargi Shah","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_543_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_543_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess and analyze the bond strength of polymeric organic clay and heat polymerized PMMA with RTV maxillofacial silicone with and without an adhesive primer.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>The use of polymeric clay as a substructure for implant retained maxillofacial silicone prosthesis is suggested. However, the bond strength of polymeric clay with room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) maxillofacial silicone and heat polymerized polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA) with RTV maxillofacial silicone has yet to be studied.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Fifty two samples were prepared in total. Group 1 (n = 13) silicone and PMMA without primer. Group 2 (n = 13) silicone and PMMA with primer. Group 3 (n = 13) silicone and polymer clay without primer. Group 4 (n = 13) silicone and polymer clay with primer. The samples were of dimensions of 75 mm × 10 mm × 3 mm. For groups 1 and 2, samples were fabricated with PMMA over which RTV silicone was manipulated, packed and vulcanized for 24 h. For Groups 3 and 4, polymer clay was molded to the required dimensions and hardened. RTV maxillofacial silicone was manipulated and packed over it and vulcanized. For Group 2 and 4 samples, primer was applied to the uncovered part of PMMA and polymeric clay respectively. The samples were subjected to a 180° and 90° (t peel test) peel strength test, respectively.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>One way analysis of variance was used to analyze bond strength, which was then followed by a post hoc Tukey's test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean bond strength of silicone and PMMA without primer was 0.35 ± 0.07 mN/m, while silicone and PMMA with primer had a mean bond strength of 0.41 ± 0.04 mN/m. The mean bond strength of silicone and polymer clay without primer and silicone and polymer clay with primer was found to be 0.45 ± 0.13 mN/m and 0.30 ± 0.05 mN/m, respectively. An 80% research power and a 95% confidence interval were used in the statistical analysis. A significance threshold of P < 0.05 was applied.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The silicone to heat polymerized PMMA primer bond strength is the same as the silicone to polymer clay primer bond strength. Bond strength of polymer clay and maxillofacial silicone without primer is better than with primer. Therefore, without primer application, polymer clay substitutes PMMA as an interface between maxillofacial silicone material and attachments/keepers.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"397-403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614130/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Facial skin color assessment and proposed skin shade guide for maxillofacial prosthesis using cluster analysis in a cohort of Indian adults.","authors":"Priyadarshani Gulabrao Pawar, Anjali Borle, Pradnya R Patil, Rohit M Patil, Priyanka S Gadakh, Gita Rani","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_194_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_194_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The precise estimation and replication of skin color are crucial for maxillofacial prosthesis. The study aimed to evaluate facial skin color with a colorimeter and suggest a skin shade guide and formula for color estimation.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>An observational study conducted in the department of prosthodontics.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Study was conducted on 368 individuals of Indian origin in age range of 20-45 years. The facial skin color was assessed in malar regions using SkinColorCatch colorimetric device and individual topography angle (ITA) and CIELAB L*a*b* values were noted.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>K-means clustering was utilized to propose a shade guide for maxillofacial prosthesis with 24 skin shades. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to propose a formula to estimate skin shade of the individuals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on cluster analysis, 368 subjects were divided into three clusters with similar characteristic as Cluster 1 with dark skin color in 88 (23.91%) subjects, Cluster 2 with medium skin color in 224 (60.87%) subjects, and Cluster 3 with light skin color in 56 (15.22%) subjects. The mean ITA and L*a*b* values for cluster 1 were -47.04° ±14.77°, 34.53 ± 4.31, 8.55 ± 2, 11.42 ± 3.7033, respectively. The mean ITA angle and L*a*b* values for Cluster 2 were 4.29° ±11.34° 51.67 ± 3.42, 8.79 ± 3.13, 21.36 ± 2.38, respectively. The mean ITA and L*a*b* values for Cluster 3 were 34.65 ± 4.29°, 62.66 ± 3.08, 6.53 ± 1.79, 17.73 ± 2.39, respectively. The proposed shade guide comprised a total of 24 different shades that were categorized into three primary colors according to three distinct clusters, each of which was further broken down into eight subclusters containing various shades within each cluster. Logistic regression analysis gave an equation as follows: Y =12.43 + 0.186X (Y = Predicted skin color, X = ITA angle).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Twenty-four facial skin shade tabs have been proposed based on ITA angle and CIELAB values. This comprehensive approach to categorize the shades will ensure a detailed and organized system for selecting and matching colors in maxillofacial prosthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"366-373"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614129/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144039341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nocturnal wearing of complete dentures and obstructive sleep apnea: A meta-analysis.","authors":"Sunit Kumar Jurel, Husbana Altaf Bakrolwala, Pooran Chand, Raghuwar Dayal Singh, Rushikesh Bhau Bhujbal, Balendra Pratap Singh","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_216_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_216_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Statement of problem: </strong>Improvement in outcomes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could answer the question of whether nocturnal wearing of removable complete dentures is beneficial.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the available literature that compares nocturnal wearing of removable complete dentures or overdentures in patients diagnosed with OSA on the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), quality of sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]) and other outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Registration of the proposed protocol was done in an open-source registry. Databases (Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched until August 2024. All the reports were screened by reading the abstracts and full texts by two independent reviewers and conflicts were resolved by the third reviewer in Covidence. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment as per the Risk of Bias 1.0 tool (RoB 1.0) were done in Covidence. Mean difference and risk ratios were used as effect measures for continuous and dichotomous outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using a fixed effect model. The certainty of evidence was judged by the GRADE approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 2428 available reports, three randomized controlled trials were included for statistical analyses involving a total of 123 participants. The pooled estimate for AHI showed no evidence of any difference with and without nocturnal wear of removable complete dentures (MD: 2.88; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.94 to 6.70; 246 participants). No evidence of any difference was found for PSQI (MD: 0.20; 95% CI: -0.97 to 1.37; 138 participants) and for ESS (MD: 0.20; 95% CI: -1.60 to 1.20; 138 participants).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The review found insufficient evidence to judge that nocturnal wearing of removable complete dentures was effective in patients with OSA measured by Apnea Hypopnea Index, PSQI, and Epworth sleepiness scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"311-319"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614119/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144011746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of different shielding materials for radiation therapy of maxillofacial tumors - An in vitro study.","authors":"K Kasim Mohamed, K Satish Srinivas, Madhankumar Seenivasan, Annapoorani Babu","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_570_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_570_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Since the advent of radiotherapy, the success rate of head and neck cancer treatment has increased significantly. However, when the tissue tolerance level is exceeded, unnecessary and uncontrolled exposure to radiation is considered detrimental. Such problems remain difficult to prevent and manage. The aim of the study to evaluate and compare the degree of attenuation of therapeutic radiation using four different radiation shielding materials of varying thickness.</p><p><strong>Study setting and design: </strong>In vitro experimental study.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The samples were divided into four groups based on the different radiation shielding materials of thickness 3mm and 5mm. The materials are Lead (Pb), Silver-tin alloy (Ag-Sn) with Polyvinylsiloxane (PVS), Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) with Barium sulphate (BaSO4), and a combination of Ag-Sn with PVS and PMMA with BaSO4 which was exposed to radiation. The radiation dose measurements were recorded and the radiation attenuation properties of the shielding materials were evaluated. Among all of the shielding materials the most efficient material under consideration is determined.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>One-way ANOVA followed by post hoc test was used to compare the means of all four groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant difference between groups was found by a one-way ANOVA with a P = 0.001. In the post hoc test, statistically significant findings were obtained with a P = 0.05 when comparing the variation values of 3mm and 5mm thickness between each group and other groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The shielding materials results in significant reductions in radiation dosage. It was concluded that the combinations of Ag-Sn alloy with PVS, and PMMA with BaSO4 of thickness 5 mm had a good shielding effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"381-386"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144038428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of dietary intervention in geriatric patients receiving new complete dentures: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Sheetal Vijaya, Anisha Rodrigues, Meenakshi Garg, Shilpa Vijaya, Meghan J Shetty, Shradha Dhanania","doi":"10.4103/jips.jips_166_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jips.jips_166_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored progressive dietary intervention against the standard care instructions on the nutritional status and nutrient intake in geriatric patients receiving new complete dentures.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>Randomized controlled trial.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A randomized controlled trial was conducted on completely edentulous patients seeking complete dentures. The participants were randomly allocated into two groups, and each group received a separate set of advice. The cognitive function was assessed using the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) form. The outcome measures were assessed at the baseline and 3 months after denture insertion. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) form was used to evaluate the nutritional status and the nutrient intake was calculated by a 3-day 24-h dietary recall and fed into the DietCal software.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>The analysis was done using the independent sample t-test, paired sample t-test, and analysis of co-variance. The significance level was set at 0.05 for all tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 68 participants completed the trial. There were no significant differences in food intake between the two groups at baseline. However, at 3-month follow-up, the intervention group displayed a statistically significant improvement in body mass index (BMI) compared to the control group. Although the nutrient intake such as protein, dietary fiber, total fat, calcium, carbohydrate, energy, iron, and Vitamin B12 was higher in the intervention group than in the control group, it was not statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Simple, tailored dietary intervention with prosthetic restoration of the edentulous patients significantly improved BMI and MNA scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":22669,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society","volume":"24 4","pages":"329-335"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614123/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144000348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}