Impact of number of functional teeth on independence of Japanese older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To examine the relationship between the number of present and functional teeth at baseline and future incidence of loss of independence.

Methods

Participants were community-dwelling older individuals who participated in a comprehensive geriatric health examination conducted in Kusatsu town, Japan, between 2009 and 2015. The primary endpoint was the incidence of loss of independence among participants, defined as the first certification of long-term care insurance in Japan. The numbers of present and functional teeth at baseline were determined via an oral examination. Demographics, clinical variables (e.g., history of chronic diseases and psychosocial factors), blood nutritional markers, physical functions, and perceived masticatory function were assessed.

Results

SUBMITTER: Maekawa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10099778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature