Fungsi Pengunyahan dan Gangguan Kognitif Terkait Kehilangan Gigi Pada Lansia
Background: Aging causes various changes, including in the oral cavity tissues. The WHO recommends that elderly individuals aged ≥ 60 years should have at least 20 functional teeth to support their quality of life. Tooth loss in the elderly affects chewing function, psychological well-being, and cognitive function. Objectives: To determine the relationship between tooth loss in the elderly on masticatory function and cognitive impairment. Conclusion: Older adults with >12 missing teeth are more vulnerable to decreased masticatory function and cognitive impairment.
Authors
- Elma Rani Rahayu
- Rr. Asyurati Asia
- I Gusti Ayu Ratih Utari Mayun
Publication Details
- Journal
- Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu
- Published
- 2025-08-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25105/jkgt.v7i1.23858
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00