More Teeth and Posterior Balanced Occlusion Are a Key Determinant for Cognitive Function in the Elderly.

摘要: Age-related decline in cognitive function is a major challenge geriatric healthcare. A possible explanation that the tooth loss or low chewing ability at cause of impairment dementia. The study aimed to investigate potential relationship between and elderly. total 563 participants aged 65 years over residing urban rural areas South Korea were surveyed. was measured by objectively measurable indications such as number remaining teeth, denture status, color-changeable gum, occlusal balance using T-Scan III®. Korean version Mini-Mental State Examination-Dementia Screening (MMSE-DS) score 24 more (out 30) indicates normal cognition, below 23 impairment. association socio-demographic factors, demonstrated statistically significant results. When comparing status ability, proportion need group had fewer teeth anterior balanced occlusion. average occlusion with 11.2 compared posterior cognition 19.2. multiple linear regression analysis declared correlation balance, function. Results present revealed are suitable for assessment correlated