Relationship between tooth loss, low masticatory ability, and nutritional indices in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Low masticatory ability and the resulting decrease in intake of masticable foods can result in undernutrition. The present study investigated the relationship between tooth loss, low masticatory ability, and nutritional indices in the elderly. Methods The data analyzed in this st...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-019-0778-5 |