Development of a multiple masticatory function model based on the evaluation of sarcopenia: A cross-sectional survey of the Otassha study.
Arch Oral Biol
; 155: 105803, 2023 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The masticatory function is intricately linked to several factors like natural teeth count, occlusion, masticatory muscles, and tongue coordination. This study's goal was to formulate a comprehensive masticatory function model, considering sarcopenia's conceptual structure, and subsequently validate its measurement efficacy.DESIGN:
The study encompassed 753 participants (59.1 % women; mean age 73.0 ± 5.1 years) from an urban community. The model amalgamated masseter muscle mass, occlusal force, and mixing ability. Based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019 classification, participants were categorized into a multiple masticatory dysfunction (MMD) or severe MMD (S-MMD) group. Logistic regression analysis gauged the model's validity, using serum albumin levels and self-reported chewing difficulties as dependent variables.RESULTS:
Of the total, 61 (8.1 %) participants exhibited MMD, while 24 (3.2 %) had S-MMD. S-MMD was correlated with low serum albumin levels (odds ratio 3.62; 95 % confidence interval 1.07-12.29) and heightened self-reported chewing difficulties (odds ratio 2.82; 95 % confidence interval 1.09-7.28).CONCLUSIONS:
Our multiple masticatory function model offers a straightforward approach for assessing MMD. Furthermore, the study establishes a link between S-MMD, nutritional vulnerability, and self-reported chewing challenges, thus affirming the model's credibility.Palavras-chave
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Sarcopenia
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2023
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