Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu

Fungsi Pengunyahan dan Gangguan Kognitif  Terkait Kehilangan Gigi Pada Lansia

Rani Rahayu, Elma (Unknown)
Asia, Rr. Asyurati (Unknown)
Ayu Ratih Utari Mayun, I Gusti (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 2025

Abstract

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.

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Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu
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Abbrev

jkgt

Publisher

Universitas Trisakti

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu publishes articles and scientific work from Researches, Case Reports and Literature Reviews in Dentistry and Dental Science. The scopes vary from: Dental Surgery, Dental Forensics, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry, Paediatric ...