Impacts of oral rehabilitation on nutritional status

Martina Hayes*, Cristiane da Mata, Francis Burke, Gerry McKenna

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The functions of natural teeth are to enable mastication whilst also helping to form speech and provide aesthetics. Whilst the aesthetic role of teeth is becoming more important and financially rewarding for clinicians, the role of teeth in mastication is much more fundamental. Historically, incisors were developed for incising foods into a manageable bolus and molars developed to comminute the bolus to facilitate ingestion. Unfortunately, teeth can be lost, mainly due to caries, periodontal disease or trauma during a patient's lifetime whilst others are congenitally missing. This chapter examines the consequences of natural tooth loss on oral function, including mastication, and nutritional choices. It also describes the impact of replacing missing teeth with various prosthodontic treatments on mastication and nutritional status.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNutrition and oral health
EditorsGerry McKenna
PublisherSpringer Cham
Pages63-71
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783030805265
ISBN (Print)9783030805258, 9783030805289
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Sept 2021

Keywords

  • Edentate
  • Implants
  • Partially dentate
  • Removable prosthodontics
  • Shortened dental arch
  • Tooth loss

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry
  • General Medicine

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