Purpose:
This study was done to analyse the influence of fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) on
brain function by analysing power spectral density of partially edentulous patients.
Materials and methods:
The study included unilateral missing mandibular molar replacement patients. The
patients were restored with three-unit metal ceramic FDP restorations. The cognitive
function was analysed with a mental state questionnaire. Power spectral density
(PSD) analysis of EEG alpha waves was made pre- treatment, post treatment and 3
months after FDP treatment to analyse the brain function. The data in various phases
were obtained before and after chewing. The results were statistically analysed.
Results:
The mean pre and post treatment PSD was 0.0175 (SD ±0.0132) and 0.0178 (SD
±0.0135). The mean post treatment PSD after three months was 0.024 (SD± 0.019).
The results were analysed with repeated ANOVA and were statistically significant.
(p<0.01).
Conclusion:
The study displayed improvement in brain function of partially edentulous patients
with FDP rehabilitation.
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