Study Links Masticatory Performance to Psychological Frailty in Older Adults: Implications for Dental Care

Posted: January 4, 2025
This prospective cohort study explored the relationship between masticatory performance and psychological frailty in older Japanese adults. The study found that decreased masticatory performance is linked to the development of psychological frailty over a 6-year period. This highlights the importance of oral health, particularly masticatory function, in maintaining overall well-being and psychological resilience in older individuals. Dental professionals should consider assessing and promoting good masticatory performance as part of comprehensive care for older patients to potentially reduce the risk of psychological frailty.

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