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Factors related to skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly

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It is important for the elderly to maintain their skeletal muscle mass, which in turn helps to maintain physical functions. This study aimed to clarify factors related to skeletal muscle mass maintenance. Home-bound elderly (94 men and 216 women), at least 75 years of age, attending a day-care center in Tokyo, were enrolled in this study. Dentists specializing in dysphagia rehabilitation evaluated skeletal muscle mass, occlusal status and swallowing function. Physical function, cognitive function and nutritional status were also evaluated by interviewing caregivers. Correlations of skeletal muscle mass with various factors were determined in each gender group. Multiple regression analysis revealed that skeletal muscle mass was significantly related to nutritional status in both men and women. In men, there was a significant difference in skeletal muscle mass between those with and without occlusion of the natural teeth. Our results suggest that dental treatments and dentures would be useful for maintaining skeletal muscle mass, especially in men.

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Acknowledgments

This study was supported by a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research for Comprehensive Research on Aging and Health (Research on Dysphagia and Nutritional Disorders of the Elderly Living in the Community or at Home) from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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  1. Department of Clinical Oral Rehabilitation, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, 1-9-20 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8159, Japan

    Keiichiro Sagawa & Takeshi Kikutani

  2. Department of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, 4-44-19, Koganei, Tokyo, 184-0011, Japan

    Takeshi Kikutani, Fumiyo Tamura & Mitsuyoshi Yoshida

  3. Dental Department, Hiroshima City General Rehabilitation Center, 1-39-1, Tomominami, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, 731-3168, Japan

    Mitsuyoshi Yoshida

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Sagawa, K., Kikutani, T., Tamura, F. et al. Factors related to skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly. Odontology 105, 91–95 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10266-015-0231-4

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