The association between the number of teeth and frailty among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiao-Ming Zhang,
Simin Cao,
Liting Teng
et al.
Abstract:Background
As people age, tooth loss often accompanies the process of aging in the elderly. There were several studies to explore the association between the number of teeth and frailty among older people, with inconsistent results. We aimed to summarize the evidence for the association between tooth loss and frailty among older adults by using systematic review.
Methods
We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Ovid databases. Observational studies were included to examine the relationship between tooth … Show more
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