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Composition of Functional Tooth Units and Nutrient Intake in Older Men

NCT03295435 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 781

Last updated 2017-09-27

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Summary

Various definitions of poor dentition in older adults has been linked with inadequate intake of nutrients and poor diet quality. This study aims to look at the associations between poor dentition as defined by the composition of functional tooth units, and dietary intake of nutrients in community dwelling older men.

Conditions

  • Oral Health of Older Men
  • Dietary Assessment of Older Men

Interventions

OTHER

Composition of functional tooth units

Composition of functional tooth units measured by trained oral health therapists and was categorised into 3 groups: Group A: Natural units only Group B: Natural \& Prosthetic units present Group C: No natural units present

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sydney

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Robert Cumming, PhD · University of Sydney

Eligibility

Min Age
78 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-08-05
Primary Completion
2016-07-13
Completion
2016-07-13

Countries

  • Australia

Study Locations

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