Factors correlated to oral frailty and number of remaining teeth among 80-year-old population in Japan
Abstract Background Oral frailty is proposed as a new concept defined as an age-related gradual loss of oral functions accompanied by a decline in cognitive and physical functions in older adults. Additionally, the participants with ≥ 20 remaining teeth are associated with a lower risk of cognitive...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05568-z |
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