Assessment Of Effect Of Serum Vitamin D, Calcium, And Phosphorus On Mandibular Residual Ridge Resorption In Completely Edentulous Patients

Abstract

Background: Skeletal growth depends on factors including vitamins, minerals, and hormones. The present study was conducted to assess effect of serum vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus on mandibular residual ridge resorption in completely edentulous patients.

Materials & Methods: 164 completely edentulous patients were enrolled. The amount of resorption, total calcium and phosphorus and vitamin D3 were determined.

Results: Age group 40-50 years had 14 males and 10 females, 50-60 years had 25 males and 15 females, age group 60-70 years had 25 males and 25 females and age group 70-80 years had 35 males and 20 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean calcium level (mg/ml) in males was 9.2 and in females was 8.9. The mean phosphorus level (mg/ml) was 3.6 in males and 3.4 in females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean vitamin D level in males was 16.5 mg/ml and in females was 15.2 mg/ml. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean mandibular resorption in males was 11.2 mm and in females was 9.5 mm. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).

Conclusion: There was influence of serum vitamin D3, calcium, and phosphorus levels was found on mandibular residual ridge resorption.