Abstract: This hospital based study was conducted to determine the amount of weight gain amongst edentulous patients undergoing complete denture treatment. Height and weight of edentulous patients who gave written informed consent were measured and Body Mass Index calculated at the time of denture treatment followed by 1month and 3 month intervals. Out of the total participants (n=53), 48 (90.66%) of the participants were more than 50 years of age. In this study although the weight gain after treatment was statistically insignificant a weight loss of 1-2 kgs was recorded..........
Keywords: Weight Changes, Complete Denture, Dental Caries
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