Wearing complete dentures is associated with changes in the three‐dimensional shape of the oropharynx in edentulous older people that affect swallowing

ConclusionThe absence of dentures results in anatomical changes in oropharyngeal shape that may exacerbate the pharyngeal expansion caused by ageing and reduce the swallowing reserve.

Source: Gerodontology - March 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Junichi Furuya, Yasushi Tamada, Tomohide Sato, Atsushi Hara, Taro Nomura, Takuya Kobayashi, Maiko Sakai, Hisatomo Kondo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research