Improvements in Maximum Bite Force with Gum-Chewing Training in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Improvements in Maximum Bite Force with Gum-Chewing Training in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

No specific methods have been officially proposed for the prevention and improvement of oral hypofunction. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we aimed to develop a gum-chewing training program and determine its effects in older adults. A total of 218 older adults, aged 65–85 years, were...

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Main Authors: Kenta Kashiwazaki, Yuriko Komagamine, Wu Shanglin, Xiangyu Ren, Nanaka Hayashi, Mirai Nakayama, Sahaprom Namano, Manabu Kanazawa, Shunsuke Minakuchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
oral function
older adults
gum-chewing training
randomized controlled trial
maximum bite force
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6534

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