How the use of dentures may influence taste and the perception of flavors in older adults

Influence of complete dentures on taste and flavor intensity detection in elderly patients: a cross-sectional cohort study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-8xq89wg

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-04-07

Start date

2023-01-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Dental prothesis aged

Interventions

This project consists of a cross-sectional observational clinical study, blinded to both the patient and the researchers responsible for data collection. Patients’ gustatory function was evaluated usi

Eligibility

Age

55 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both sexes; minimum age of 55 years; with cognitive ability to respond to the questions applied in the selected tests; users of complete bimaxillary dentures for at least 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous history of head and neck cancer; having undergone radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy; neurological disorders or cognitive impairments; history of respiratory and/or pulmonary diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
It was observed, through the Müller tasty strips method, that the use of removable complete dentures does not interfere with the gustatory and olfactory sensations of patients who use them.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcomes are expected.	—

Countries

Contacts

Public ContactLucas Tavares Piacenza

Faculdade de Odontologia do Campus de Araçatuba - UNESP

lucas.piacenza@unesp.br+55 (18) 3636 3246

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026