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September 10, 2025Ear Nose & Throat JournalOpen Access

A Multidisciplinary Analysis for Clinical Implications of Denture Use in Patients Presenting With Deep Neck Infections

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TLTsai-Fu LeeCHChia-Ying HoYWYu-Chien Wang

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Overview

Analysis reveals denture use increases the frequency of infections in elderly patients, highlighting critical risk factors.

Key Points

  • Denture use significantly correlates with increased incidences of deep neck infections, especially in patients aged 60 and older.
  • Univariate analysis indicated that C-reactive protein levels and the number of involved neck spaces also contribute to prolonged hospitalization.
  • Retrospective analysis of 337 patients diagnosed with deep neck infections revealed marked differences based on denture use.
  • Findings underscore the necessity for preventive health education targeting elderly denture users to mitigate infection risks.

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Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c9d254b1d3bfb60f2a83https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613251366041
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