A Clinical Survey on the Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Completely Edentulous Elderly Adults

Dr Priyanka Sutariya, Dr Shruti Mehta, Dr Chandrasinh Rajput, Dr Hiren Rana, Dr Pankti Shah, Dr Yashpreetsingh Bhatia

Abstract: Background: The percentage of completely edentulous elderly adults is growing very fast and malnutrition is not uncommon in the elderly. Objectives: The present study was carried out to assess the nutritional status of the completely edentulous elderly adults using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) tool. . Materials And Methodology: A total 40 completely edentulous elderly individuals above 65 years of age meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly selected for the study. The primary tool in this study was a predesigned Mini Nutritional Assessment form developed by Nestle. Score was as follows: Score 23.5: Well-nourished. Anthropometric measurements were done for height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference and calf circumference. Results: The results showed 57.5 % of patients were at risk of malnutrition, 30 % were well nourished and 12.5 % were malnourished. Conclusion & Clinical Relevance: Dietary guidance based on nutritional assessment in the initial phases of examination and diagnosis should be considered while formulating a comprehensive prosthodontic treatment plan for completely edentulous patients.

Keywords: Complete denture, Elderly adults, Nutrition

How to Cite?: Dr Priyanka Sutariya, Dr Shruti Mehta, Dr Chandrasinh Rajput, Dr Hiren Rana, Dr Pankti Shah, Dr Yashpreetsingh Bhatia, "A Clinical Survey on the Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Completely Edentulous Elderly Adults", Volume 8 Issue 9, September 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1103-1105, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20201205, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20201205