Cognitive impairment and edentulism among older adults: an observational study using claims data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The scientific link between mastication strength and cognitive function has not yet been strongly corroborated in population studies. Utilizing large-scale claims, we aim to investigate the association between edentulism and cognitive impairment in older American adults.

Methods

Using de-identified claims from a commercial insurer from 2015-2019, we conducted a retrospective cohort study using multilevel regression models to evaluate the association between denture status and clinically diagnosed cognitive impairment. Secondary analysis included symptomatic cognitive impairment in the outcome.

Results

Adjusting for individual-level risk factors, denture status was significantly associated with clinical cognitive impairment with odds ratios of 1.13 (95%CI: 1

SUBMITTER: Choi SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8981850 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature