ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2023
Association of periodontitis with handgrip strength and skeletal muscle mass in middle-aged US adults from NHANES 2013-2014.
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- Impact of a functional gait training program as a complementary strategy to improve physical function in older adults: a randomized clinical trial.BMC geriatrics · 2025Trial
- Gingival bleeding as a predictor of handgrip strength-an observational study and a pilot randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Trial
- Oral function and physical function converge: national evidence linking functional teeth, scaling care, and muscle strength.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Causal association and molecular mechanisms of periodontal disease and muscle wasting and atrophy: Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics analysis.Frontiers in genetics · 2026Article
- Association between Dietary Live Microbe Intake and Periodontitis in Adults: Evidence from NHANES.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
- Sarcopenia prevention in older adults: Effectiveness and limitations of non-pharmacological interventions.Osteoporosis and sarcopenia · 2025Review
- Association between oral health and handgrip strength: a systematic review.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe relationship between periodontitis and sarcopenia parameters in middle-aged adults is largely unexplored. This study investigated the association between periodontitis and combined handgrip strength and skeletal muscle mass in middle-aged adults. MATERIALS AND
methodsA sub-cohort of 1912 individuals with complete periodontal and whole-body dual X-ray absorptiometry examinations from the 2013-2014 wave of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (n = 10,175) were analyzed using fully adjusted multiple linear regression models for associations between periodontitis and skeletal muscle mass index (kg/m
resultsThe mean age of the study cohort was 43 (± 8.4) years and 49.4% of the participants were male. In total, 612 participants (32%) were determined to have periodontitis, of which 513 (26.8%) had non-severe (mild or moderate) periodontitis, and 99 (5.2%) had severe periodontitis. In unadjusted regression models, both non-severe and severe periodontitis were associated with SMMI (β
conclusionThe present study highlights the need of further prospective research to investigate the nature and direction of the relationship between periodontitis and sarcopenia indicators. Future studies can support the screening, prevention and clinical management of sarcopenia and periodontitis, and emphasize the interdisciplinary and complementary approach between the disciplines of geriatric medicine and periodontology.
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