Relationship of tooth loss to mild memory impairment and cognitive impairment: findings from the fujiwara-kyo study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between the number of remaining teeth to mild memory impairment (MMI), which is a preclinical stage of dementia, and to cognitive impairment.</p> <p>Methods</p&g...

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Main Authors: Tomioka Kimiko, Iwamoto Junko, Habu Noboru, Okamoto Kensuke, Morikawa Masayuki, Okamoto Nozomi, Saeki Keigo, Yanagi Motokazu, Amano Nobuko, Kurumatani Norio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/6/1/77