Tooth loss associated with cognitive decline in older adults
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-03-18 03:30 GMT | Update On 2022-03-18 03:30 GMT
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Tooth loss may be an important risk indicator for cognitive decline according to a recent study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
A group of researchers conducted a study to investigate whether tooth loss and related loss of occluding tooth pairs, were associated with cognitive decline in a group of community-dwelling older men and women from Ireland.
A group of 2508 men and women, aged 50–93 years, underwent a dental examination as part of The Irish Longitudinal Study of Ageing (TILDA). Global cognitive function was assessed using the mini-mental state examination (MMSE). The analysis included multiple logistic regression with adjustment for various confounders.
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