Study Links Dental Functional Status to Sarcopenia Risk: Implications for Dental Professionals

Posted: January 1, 2025
The study examined the relationship between dental functional status and sarcopenia using computed tomography data. Functional dentition was found to be associated with sarcopenia, with a significant difference in the number of teeth between individuals with and without sarcopenia. Ill-fitting dentures also showed a positive relationship with sarcopenia. These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining functional dentition and proper occlusion in preventing sarcopenia.

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