ArticleInternational dental journal2020
Mastication and oral sensory function in frail edentulous elderly: a case-control study.
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- Effect of complete dentures on oral stereognostic ability in edentulous patients: A systematic review.Journal of Indian Prosthodontic SocietyPooled it
- Masticatory function and frailty: insights from NHANES and CHARLS.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Association between clinical and functional factors and masticatory function of edentulous individuals aged 70 years and older: a cross-sectional study.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Research trends in oral health and frailty studies: a bibliometric and visual analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Association between dentition and frailty and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the maximum bite force (MBF), masticatory performance and oral sensory function (OSF) of frail edentulous elderly. The correlation of MBF with maximum grip strength (MGS) was also assessed.
methodsTwenty edentulous elderly [10 with and 10 without the frailty phenotype (FP)] were selected to participate in this case-control study. The FP was diagnosed using the criteria of Fried et al., which consider weight loss, exhaustion, physical activity level, weakness and slowness to the evaluation. All volunteers received new complete dentures (CDs) to standardise the occlusal status, and after 2 months of use with no complaint, all variables were assessed. MBF was measured by pressure sensors positioned bilaterally on the first artificial molars. Masticatory performance was assessed using the sieving method and was expressed as the median particle size (X
resultsFrail elderly people showed reduced MBF (P = 0.0431) and larger X
conclusionsFrail elderly had reduced MBF and impaired mastication. On the other hand, OSF does not seem to be affected by frailty. MBF was moderately correlated with MGS.
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