Health Condition 1: K081- Complete loss of teeth
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants will be completely edentulous individuals between the age of 55 to 80 years. Period of edentulism will be not less than 6 months. Participants enrolled will be 1st time denture wearers. Participants providing written informed consent will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria will consist of presence of temporomandibular disorders, insufficient mouth opening, presence of systemic illnesses compromising nutritional status such as liver disorders, renal disorders, cancer, endocrinal disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, and presence of psychiatric disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (Hindi)Timepoint: 1 week after insertion , 12 months after insertion | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nutritional Risk Index (NRI)Timepoint: At denture placement and 12 months after denture placement | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
AIIMS, New Delhi