Effect of serum vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus on mandibular residual ridge resorption in completely edentulous participants: A clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: Published data regarding association between edentulous mandibular residual ridge resorption and nutritional status of geriatric patients is limited.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the degree of mandibular residual ridge resorption in completely edentulous participants and to investigate the role of dietary nutrients in the resorption process.

Material And Methods: Three hundred (55% men and 45% women; aged between 35 and 85 years) completely edentulous participants with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled for the study.