Generally,patients who wear dentures have reduced masticatory efficiency.Mandibular implant-supported dentures can have positive effects on the clinical aspects of mastication and swallowing.

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Both statements are true.Patients who wear dentures have 75% to 85% less masticatory efficiency than their dentate counterparts do.After edentulous individuals fully adjust to new dentures,caloric intake increases,but dietary intake of magnesium,folic acid,fluoride,zinc and calcium levels continue to be low because of food selection.Mandibular implant-supported dentures can positively affect chewing because these appliances provide stability not possible with traditional dentures.

Generally,patients Who Wear Dentures Have Reduced Masticatory Efficiency