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ReviewRambam Maimonides medical journal2025

The Relationship between Removable Dental Prostheses and Brain Activity in Elderly Individuals: Systematic Review.

Arpit Sikri, Jyotsana Sikri, Rinshul Saroch, Charanjeet Singh Gill, Rimple Gupta, Chetan Pathak

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6 authors.

Arpit SikriDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, and Oral Implantology, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Jyotsana SikriDepartment of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College & Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Rinshul SarochDepartment of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Charanjeet Singh GillDepartment of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Rimple GuptaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India.
Chetan PathakDepartment of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, and Oral Implantology, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is an increasing body of literature associating edentulism with cognitive impairment. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the available data, emphasizing the role of removable dental prostheses in preventing cognitive deterioration and promoting brain health in elderly individuals.

aimThis systematic review investigates the relationship between the use of removable dental prostheses and physiological or adaptive changes at the cerebral level in partially and completely edentulous patients.

methodsA systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, with an initial search across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies published up to June 2023 in English were considered. A risk of bias assessment was performed for included studies.

resultsOf the 86 studies initially screened, 13 met the inclusion criteria. Findings indicate a positive association between the use of removable dental prostheses and improved cognitive function, with potential therapeutic implications for managing cognitive decline.

conclusionRemovable dental prostheses play a crucial role in enhancing neurological health and preventing cognitive decline, making them an important consideration in the management of neurodegenerative diseases.

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PMCPMC11779500

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