Oral status is associated with chewing difficulty in Thai older adults: data from a National Oral Health Survey

Oral status is associated with chewing difficulty in Thai older adults: data from a National Oral Health Survey

Abstract Background The number of older adults in Thailand is increasing. Better chewing ability is associated with healthy aging. Although numerous studies have demonstrated the relationship between social backgrounds, dental service utilization, oral status and chewing difficulty, there is no stud...

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Main Authors: Issarapong Kaewkamnerdpong, Punkanit Harirugsakul, Piyada Prasertsom, Warangkana Vejvithee, Kornkamol Niyomsilp, Orachad Gururatana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Oral status
Chewing difficulty
Older adults
Thailand
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02742-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02742-4

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