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Tooth retention predicts good physical performance in older adults
Estella Musacchio1, Pierluigi Binotto2, Egle Perissinotto3
1Department of Medicine DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Plos One
|September 20, 2021
Summary
Maintaining a good number of teeth is crucial for older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Oral Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Oral health is integral to overall physical and psychological well-being, impacting eating, speaking, and socialization.
- The number of remaining teeth is a key indicator of oral health status.
- Longitudinal studies on dental status and physical performance are scarce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between the number of remaining teeth and physical function in the elderly.
- To explore the relationship between dental status and disability in older adults.
- To identify the role of oral health in successful aging.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Italian Pro.V.A. longitudinal study (3099 elderly participants).
- Classification of participants into four groups based on the number of teeth (0, 1-7, 8-19, 20+).
- Logistic regression analyses adjusted for numerous covariates including health, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors.
Main Results:
- A higher number of teeth correlated with better physical functioning and reduced disability.
- Having 20+ teeth was protective against mobility-related disability and inability to perform heavy duties.
- Good dental status was associated with better physical performance and successful aging.
Conclusions:
- Oral health assessment should be a standard part of geriatric care.
- Maintaining adequate dentition is vital for physical function and quality of life in older adults.
- Good dental status is a critical factor for successful aging.
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