Associations of general health conditions with masticatory performance and maximum bite force in older adults: A systematic review of cross-sectional studies

CONCLUSIONS: Negative associations between masticatory function of older adults and presence of several systemic diseases have been reported in a number of studies while there are positive associations between masticatory function and some physical function indicators.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides valuable information on the association of masticatory function with general health, which draws clinicians' attention to the masticatory function of older adults who suffer from certain systemic diseases or physical dysfunction, and to the need to improve their masticatory ability to achieve healthy aging.PMID:35691453 | DOI:10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104186
Source: Atherosclerosis - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research