The influence of functional tooth units on body mass index in the elderly of the Jember Regency

Background: Tooth loss can disrupt the mastication process. Mastication disorders limit the amount of food a person consumes, affecting nutrition. The number of functional tooth units (FTUs) can affect nutritional status, measured using the body mass index (BMI). Purpose: The purpose of this study i...

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Main Authors: Jevina Sicilia Ahliawan, Zahreni Hamzah, Mei Syafriadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Airlangga 2020-09-01
Series:Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi
Subjects:
bmi
ftu
Online Access:https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/MKG/article/view/21060

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