DESCRIPTION OF THE MANDIBLE IN PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNOURISHED (PEM) CHILDREN: A RAPID REVIEW

Aim: The aim of the study is to describe mandible children with protein energy malnutrition. Methods: This was conducted by rapid review using online databases such as Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar reffered PRISMA diagram which carried out within month February May 2021. inclusion criteria for this were articles in English published between 2010-2021, discussing effects malnutrition growth mandible. Results: Five cross sectional design screened from a total 97 identified. Mandibular size individuals smaller than adequate nutrition. Conclusions: Mandible normal nutrition status.