Relationship between oral rehabilitation and nutrients intake in the independent elderly: a systematic review of the literature

Objective. When investigating nutrients intake in ageing patients, a compromised dental status leading to impaired masticatory performance has been considered associated with deficiency. The aim of the study was investigate association between oral rehabilitation and independent elderly. Methods. PubMed, Web Science, Cochrane Library e Tripdatabase were searched for eligible studies published 1991 2020. search comprised articles written English, selected using key words “denture” OR “mastication” AND “nutrition” “elderly”. Samples patients age not inferior 65 years life conditions considered. Results. Among 1362 found searching databases, 10 referred 4 randomized controlled trials 8 observational fulfilled inclusion criteria. overall results suggested that proper provides elderly higher intake. Three RCT comparing different prosthetic treatments no difference two groups. One compared effect nutritional advice vs standard on dentures’ maintenance: at 6 months intervention group showed plant protein MNASF score, while control animal vitamin B12. Conclusions. Congruous rehabilitations alone can’t assure adequate elderly, but influence other factors is suggested: counseling seems an important factor improve it’s recommended be rehabilitation.