Abstract
Introduction: Oral health in the elderly is usually worse than the general population and its can increase the incidence of edentulous and tooth loss. Studies show that a reduction in the number of teeth and users of complete dentures causing the ability to chew is significantly to be less efficient and have an impact on general health. The lack of chewing ability is at risk of causing cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment in the elderly is an early clinical sign of dementia. A number of studies have reported that individual with cognitive impairments especially those involving memory problems are more likely to develop dementia compared to normal people. Objective: This literature review discusses the relationship between oral health such as tooth loss, impaired chewing ability, and in relation to cognitive impairment that can increase the risk of dementia.
Highlights
elderly is usually worse than the general population
Studies show that a reduction in the number
The lack of chewing ability is at risk of causing cognitive impairment
Summary
Oral health in the elderly is usually worse than the general population and its can increase the incidence of edentulous and tooth loss. Tujuan: Penulisan literature review ini membahas hubungan antara kesehatan mulut seperti kehilangan gigi, gangguan kemampuan mengunyah, dan dalam kaitannya dengan penurunan nilai kognitif yang bisa meningkatkan risiko demensia.
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