Influence of masticatory function on food preferences and cognitive performance in centenarians: an observational study
Abstract Introduction Demographic projections forecast that centenarians’ population growth will continue. “CaT: Centenari a Trieste” is an ongoing study featuring the collection of demographic and anamnestic data, including the analysis of oral variables. Aims evaluate of the possible influence of...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Demographic projections forecast that centenarians’ population growth will continue. “CaT: Centenari a Trieste” is an ongoing study featuring the collection of demographic and anamnestic data, including the analysis of oral variables. Aims evaluate of the possible influence of past food preferences, taste perception and masticatory function on current cognitive status in a cohort of centenarians. Design Observational transversal study. Materials and Methods 31 participants with mean age 102 ± 2 performed an examination of the oral cavity including the measurement of DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Teeth), FTUs (functional teeth units), FOUs (functional occlusal units) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taste perception assay. Results were correlated with dementia, subjective perception of oral health and food preferences. Results Masticatory function did not correlate with dementia but had a significant impact on oral health perception. When analyzing variables affecting food preferences, PROP taste perception profile and DMFT resulted significantly correlated. Early edentulism didn’t show to affect past dietary preferences. Conclusions our data suggest that in centenarians masticatory function doesn’t seem to correlate to cognitive function, but influences the self-perception of oral health. Such results are an interesting addition to knowledge on the topic as they refer to a population which has never been considered before. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a01d9c4f437642cdb7770ada42474a8d2025-08-20T03:40:50ZengNature Publishing GroupBDJ Open2056-807X2025-03-011111710.1038/s41405-025-00321-zInfluence of masticatory function on food preferences and cognitive performance in centenarians: an observational studyKatia Rupel0Matteo Biasotto1Filomena Vella2Giulia Ottaviani3Roberto Di Lenarda4Mauro Tettamanti5Gabriella Marcon6Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of TriesteAzienda Sanitaria Friuli Occidentale (ASFO)Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI)Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of TriesteDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of TriesteIstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCSDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of TriesteAbstract Introduction Demographic projections forecast that centenarians’ population growth will continue. “CaT: Centenari a Trieste” is an ongoing study featuring the collection of demographic and anamnestic data, including the analysis of oral variables. Aims evaluate of the possible influence of past food preferences, taste perception and masticatory function on current cognitive status in a cohort of centenarians. Design Observational transversal study. Materials and Methods 31 participants with mean age 102 ± 2 performed an examination of the oral cavity including the measurement of DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Teeth), FTUs (functional teeth units), FOUs (functional occlusal units) and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taste perception assay. Results were correlated with dementia, subjective perception of oral health and food preferences. Results Masticatory function did not correlate with dementia but had a significant impact on oral health perception. When analyzing variables affecting food preferences, PROP taste perception profile and DMFT resulted significantly correlated. Early edentulism didn’t show to affect past dietary preferences. Conclusions our data suggest that in centenarians masticatory function doesn’t seem to correlate to cognitive function, but influences the self-perception of oral health. Such results are an interesting addition to knowledge on the topic as they refer to a population which has never been considered before.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-025-00321-z |
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| title | Influence of masticatory function on food preferences and cognitive performance in centenarians: an observational study |
| title_full | Influence of masticatory function on food preferences and cognitive performance in centenarians: an observational study |
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| title_short | Influence of masticatory function on food preferences and cognitive performance in centenarians: an observational study |
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