Association between clinical and functional factors and masticatory function of edentulous individuals aged 70 years and older: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global increase in the older population has led to a rise in untreated oral conditions such as edentulism. Oral rehabilitation for edentulous patients is essential to mitigate systemic health risks, including the progression of sarcopenia. This study aimed to investigate the association between age, sex, general health status, type of oral rehabilitation, sarcopenia indicators, bite force and masticatory function in individuals aged 70 years and older.

Methods

This cross-sectional study assessed the masticatory function of 52 edentulous individuals aged 70 and older. Masticatory function was evaluated using the swallowing threshold test, with outcomes measured as X50 (median particle size) and B (particle homogenization). Exposure variables included age, sex,

SUBMITTER: Rodolfo CMF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12681146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature