Tooth loss in older adults compromises mastication, food choices, and overall nutritional status, and a 2026 systematic review in BMC Oral Health demonstrates that implant-supported prostheses consistently restore chewing efficiency, increase bite force, and significantly improve oral health–related quality of life and patient satisfaction. However, despite clear functional gains, objective nutritional outcomes—including protein intake, anthropometric parameters, and micronutrient consumption—remain inconsistent across studies, suggesting that improved mastication alone does not uniformly translate into better nutrition.
These findings reinforce the need to view implant therapy not merely as mechanical rehabilitation but as part of integrated geriatric care. To read more; Click here Should dental implant rehabilitation in older adults be routinely paired with nutritional screening and…
