Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors
Decreased masticatory function, which is termed ‘masticatory dysfunction’, has long been considered a sign and symptom of underlying oral diseases. Masticatory function usually improves when the underlying diseases are treated. However, in older patients with systemic diseases, persistent masticator...
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| description | Decreased masticatory function, which is termed ‘masticatory dysfunction’, has long been considered a sign and symptom of underlying oral diseases. Masticatory function usually improves when the underlying diseases are treated. However, in older patients with systemic diseases, persistent masticatory dysfunction may occur even after individuals receive dental treatment. In this narrative review, the authors review of the current research on masticatory dysfunction associated with systemic factors, and proposed the concept of Dysmasema - a persistent condition of masticatory dysfunction refractory to dental treatment and associated with aging and systemic factors. The rationale for the need for the new concept (i.e., Dysmasema) and the elements needed to identify Dysmasema – namely, low masticatory performance, subjective eating difficulty, and poor nutritional status – are addressed. This new proposal, which is based on clinical, epidemiological, and pathological perspectives, contributes to the precise diagnosis and treatment of older adults by linking masticatory dysfunction with systemic factors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bd4da1996dcb4b298a821cfd99e1f5432025-08-20T03:59:37ZengElsevierInternational Dental Journal0020-65392025-10-0175510093910.1016/j.identj.2025.100939Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic FactorsChia-Shu Lin0Ta-Chung Chen1Department of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Brain Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Corresponding author. Department of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155 Sec. 2 Linong Street, Taipei, 11221 Taiwan, ROC.Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Stomatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROCDecreased masticatory function, which is termed ‘masticatory dysfunction’, has long been considered a sign and symptom of underlying oral diseases. Masticatory function usually improves when the underlying diseases are treated. However, in older patients with systemic diseases, persistent masticatory dysfunction may occur even after individuals receive dental treatment. In this narrative review, the authors review of the current research on masticatory dysfunction associated with systemic factors, and proposed the concept of Dysmasema - a persistent condition of masticatory dysfunction refractory to dental treatment and associated with aging and systemic factors. The rationale for the need for the new concept (i.e., Dysmasema) and the elements needed to identify Dysmasema – namely, low masticatory performance, subjective eating difficulty, and poor nutritional status – are addressed. This new proposal, which is based on clinical, epidemiological, and pathological perspectives, contributes to the precise diagnosis and treatment of older adults by linking masticatory dysfunction with systemic factors.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653925002266MasticationMasticatory performanceEating difficultyGeriatricsOral health |
| spellingShingle | Chia-Shu Lin Ta-Chung Chen Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors International Dental Journal Mastication Masticatory performance Eating difficulty Geriatrics Oral health |
| title | Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors |
| title_full | Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors |
| title_fullStr | Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors |
| title_short | Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors |
| title_sort | dysmasema persistent decline in masticatory function related to aging and systemic factors |
| topic | Mastication Masticatory performance Eating difficulty Geriatrics Oral health |
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