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Associations Between the Composition of Functional Tooth Units and Nutrient Intake in Older Men: the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project.
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Composition of functional tooth units for Oral Health of Older Men and Dietary Assessment of Older Men. Completed, enrolled 781 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Various definitions of poor dentition in older adults has been linked with inadequate intake of nutrients and poor diet quality. This study aims to look at the associations between poor dentition as defined by the composition of functional tooth units, and dietary intake of nutrients in community dwelling older men.
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Composition of functional tooth units measured by trained oral health therapists and was categorised into 3 groups: Group A: Natural units only Group B: Natural \& Prosthetic units present Group C: No natural units present