Role of Posterior Occlusal Support in the Development of Frailty Among Japanese Adults: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Reduced posterior occlusal support is independently associated with an increased risk of frailty. These findings underscore the importance of oral health in preventing physical debilitation and suggest incorporating early dental interventions into health strategies for older populations.
Authors
- Takashi Miyano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7195-3584)
- Yudai Tamada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6868-4195)
- Taro Kusama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8683-4484)
- Ken Osaka
- K Takeuchi
Institutions
- Tokyo Medical University (JP)
- Tohoku University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.70405
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science