Nutrient intake related to tooth loss

Proper diet is recognized as an important component of a healthy life, being related to the etiology of many chronic conditions. Tooth loss and nutritional intake are also related, with a loss of teeth compromising masticatory function and altering the individual's ability to eat a properly balanced diet. Although many studies investigating the relationships among tooth loss, diet, and nutritional status have been done, often early studies were less systematic in their approach and presentation and later reviews tend to focus solely on older adults, free-living older adults, or only recent findings, which limits the evidence collected.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research