Hiroyuki Nakamura, Moeko Noguchi-Shinohara, Mai Ishimiya-Jokaji, Yutaka Kobayashi, Mikana Isa, Kentaro Ide, Toshihiro Kawano, Shuichi Kawashiri, Kazuhiro Uchida, Yasuko Tatewaki, Yasuyuki Taki, Tomoyuki Ohara, Toshiharu Ninomiya, Kenjiro Ono
Several studies have found associations between poor oral health, particularly tooth loss and cognitive decline. However, the specific brain regions affected by tooth loss and the probable causes remain unclear. We conducted a population-based longitudinal cohort study in Nakajima, Nanao City, Japan. Between 2016 and 2018, 2454 residents aged ≥60 participated, covering 92.9% of the local age demographics. This study used comprehensive approach by combining detailed dental examinations, dietary assessments, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis, and cognitive evaluations...
March 22, 2024: NPJ Aging