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SynthesisJournal of oral rehabilitation2025

Prevalence of Self-Assessed Masticatory Disorders in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

Ilíada Lima Franco, Letícia de Carvalho Palhano Travassos, Renata Veiga Andersen Cavalcanti, Cristiano Miranda de Araujo, Karinna Verissimo Meira Taveira, Leandro Pernambuco

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6 authors.

Ilíada Lima FrancoPrograma Associado de Pós-Graduação em Fonoaudiologia, João Pessoa, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5341-9305
Letícia de Carvalho Palhano TravassosPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Modelos de Decisão e Saúde, João Pessoa, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3012-2100
Renata Veiga Andersen CavalcantiDepartamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3953-4881
Cristiano Miranda de AraujoPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Saúde da Comunicação Humana, Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1325-4248
Karinna Verissimo Meira TaveiraPrograma Associado de Pós-Graduação em Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6978-4083
Leandro PernambucoPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Saúde da Comunicação Humana, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6246-9769

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAging leads to changes that affect the functionality of the stomatognathic system, which can result in masticatory disorders. The loss or reduction in masticatory efficiency is often reported as one of the main complaints among healthy older adults. Due to variability and imprecision in prevalence estimates, there is a gap in specific knowledge about the true severity of masticatory issues in this population.

objectiveTo determine the prevalence of masticatory disorders in community-dwelling older adults.

methodsThe prevalence of self-assessed masticatory disorders in community-dwelling older adults was investigated. A search was conducted in the electronic databases Cinahl, Embase, Lilacs, Livivo, PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, OpenGrey and Proquest. The search strategy was adapted for each database using specific terms and keywords. Population-based cross-sectional/ecological studies that used questionnaires to identify masticatory disorders in individuals aged 60 years or older, living in the community were included. Of the 7008 articles identified in the databases and grey literature, 22 articles were included for data extraction and analysis.

resultsHigh heterogeneity was observed among the prevalence estimates (I

conclusionThe prevalence of self-assessed masticatory disorders in community-dwelling older adults is approximately 36%.

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Independent LivingMasticationAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPrevalenceSelf-Assessmentagedelderlymasticationmasticatory disordersprevalencesystematic review

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PMCPMC12162414

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