Tomoaki Mameno, Yoshitaka Tsujioka, Motoyoshi Fukutake, Yuki Murotani, Toshihito Takahashi, Kodai Hatta, Yasuyuki Gondo, Kei Kamide, Tatsuro Ishizaki, Yukie Masui, Yusuke Mihara, Yuichi Nishimura, Hiromasa Hagino, Kotaro Higashi, Suzuna Akema, Yoshinobu Maeda, Mai Kabayama, Hiroshi Akasaka, Hiromi Rakugi, Ken Sugimoto, Hitomi Okubo, Satoshi Sasaki, Kazunori Ikebe
PURPOSE: Individuals with impaired masticatory function tend to prefer soft foods, which results in decreased masticatory muscle activity. This study examined the association between the oral condition (number of teeth, occlusal force, and occlusal contact area) and dietary hardness using a daily dietary questionnaire. METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 1841 participants aged 69-71 and 79-81 years. Registered dentists examined the number of teeth, occlusal force, and occlusal contact area...
August 31, 2023: Journal of Prosthodontic Research