Nutritional Outcomes of Overdentures vs. Complete Dentures in Older Edentulous Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate whether implant-supported overdentures provide nutritional advantages compared with conventional complete dentures in older edentulous adults, through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, LILACS, LIVIVO and grey literature sources. Eligible studies included completely edentulous patients aged ≥ 60 years rehabilitated with overdentures or conventional complete dentures, with nutritional intake assessed using validated methods. Data extraction and risk of bias assessments were conducted independently by calibrated reviewers. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed, and the certainty of evidence was rated using GRADE.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Batista DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12813523 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature