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ArticleAnnals of maxillofacial surgery

Clinical Biomarker Variations in Edentulous Patients Undergoing Prosthetic Rehabilitation - A Prospective Study.

Bharath B Nandan, Pankaj Dhawan, Sapna Rani

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Bharath B NandanDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
Pankaj DhawanDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
Sapna RaniDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Complete edentulism compromises masticatory efficiency, leading to nutritional deficiencies and systemic health impacts. This study aimed to evaluate variations in serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels amongst edentulous patients rehabilitated with removable partial dentures (control group), conventional complete dentures or mandibular implant-supported overdentures (ISO). Materials and Methods: A randomised clinical trial was conducted on 30 patients aged 50-70 years. Participants were allocated into three groups: partially edentulous patients with removable partial dentures (Group 1, Results: At baseline, Group 1 showed the highest serum iron (108.9 μg/dL), TIBC (311.5 μg/dL) and ALP (91.6 IU/L) levels ( Discussion: Prosthetic rehabilitation significantly influences serum iron, TIBC and ALP levels. ISO demonstrated superior benefits in nutritional and bone health compared to conventional dentures, underscoring their systemic advantages. Long-term studies are recommended to validate these findings.

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