Denture wearing is associated with nutritional status among older adults requiring long-term care: A cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Ayami Meguro (Author), Yuki Ohara (Author), Masanori Iwasaki (Author), Ayako Edahiro (Author), Maki Shirobe (Author), Kentaro Igarashi (Author), Keiko Motokawa (Author), Masayasu Ito (Author), Yutaka Watanabe (Author), Yasuhiko Kawai (Author), Hirohiko Hirano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Dentures are important for the reconstruction of occlusal support and masticatory performance for older adults with poor dentition. We aimed to elucidate the oral health factors associated with malnutrition in older adults requiring long-term care, including denture use. Material...