Swallowing problems, or dysphagia, are common as people age, and are associated with
significant negative outcomes, including weight loss, pneumonia, dehydration, shortened life …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping review of research on oral and
laryngeal diadochokinesis (DDK) in children and adults, either typically …

Humans are said to have habitual and non-habitual chewing sides; however, the functional
differences between the chewing sides of implant-supported denture wearers have not been …

Oral health is a crucial but often neglected aspect of rehabilitation medicine. Approximately
71% of hospitalized rehabilitation patients and 91% of hospitalized acute care patients have …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine a reference value for masticatory
performance (MP) by measuring the amount of glucose extraction (AGE) from chewing …

This study aimed to investigate the influence of changes in age-related physiological
muscular and dental factors on masticatory function. This study was conducted in 211 …

Objectives We aimed to examine the number of teeth and masticatory function as oral health
indices and clarify their roles in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia and diabetes mellitus in …

Purpose Frailty is closely associated with biological age, concurrent medical conditions,
morbidity, and decreased survival. Poor oral health is common in older individuals and is …

Objectives Muscle strength decreases with age, causing a decline in physical and oro‐facial
function. However, the impact of physiological and pathophysiological factors on tongue …

Background Several studies reported that impaired nutrition is associated with reduced
muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. Chewing ability is essential to …