The oro‐facial sensorimotor system is a unique system significantly distinguished from the
spinal sensorimotor system. The jaw muscles are involved in mastication, swallowing and …

Age-related decline in cognitive functions and dementia are major challenges in geriatric
healthcare. Accumulating evidence from clinical, epidemiological and animal research …

Tooth loss has been related to cognitive impairment; however, its relation to structural brain
differences in humans is unknown. Dementia-free participants (n= 2715) of age≥ 60 years …

Introduction: Bruxism is associated with several etiological factors ranging from
psychological, neuromuscular, and occlusal disharmonies. Occlusal disharmony includes …

Objective To evaluate masticatory function in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD)
during levodopa “on” period using new removable dental prosthesis. Materials and methods …

Background The implications of oral rehabilitation after tooth loss require further
investigation. Objectives To conduct a pilot study to investigate:(a) changes in masticatory …

This study examined exercise intervention effects on older adults' brain structures and
function. Brain data were analyzed from 47 healthy adults between 61 and 82 years of age …

Tooth loss is associated with altered sensory, motor, cognitive and emotional functions.
These changes vary highly in the population and are accompanied by structural and …

Previous studies have reported an association between tooth loss and gray matter volume
(GMV) in healthy adults. The study aims to elucidate the link between tooth loss, brain …

Purpose: This study examined the association between masticatory movement and oral and
physical function in healthy older women using clinical assessments considering central …