September 10, 2025Acta Scientiarum Health SciencesOpen Access

Correlation of biochemical and anthropometric parameters with tooth loss in older adults

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WAWagner Couto Assis MOMateus Cardoso OliveiraUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul JPJennifer Santos PereiraUniversidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

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Observational analysis found correlations between tooth loss, biochemical parameters, and adiposity indicators in older adults, suggesting implications for oral health management.

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Tooth loss correlated with elevated levels of vitamin B12 and magnesium in older adults.
The study evaluated 117 individuals, average age of 71.2 years, with a 100% prevalence of cavities.
Biochemical and anthropometric assessments were made, utilizing questionnaires, dental exams, and blood samples.
The findings highlight crucial links between dental health and metabolic parameters in the elderly population.

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Assis et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e94b210217d64792f64 https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v47i1.73177

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Observational analysis found correlations between tooth loss, biochemical parameters, and adiposity indicators in older adults, suggesting implications for oral health management.

Correlation of biochemical and anthropometric parameters with tooth loss in older adults

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Correlation of biochemical and anthropometric parameters with tooth loss in older adults

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