Mastication as a protective factor of the cognitive decline in adults: A qualitative systematic review

ConclusionMasticatory function may act as a protective factor in those patients with cognition impairment and neurodegenerative diseases, suggesting some mechanisms among which is the increase of cerebral blood flow.

Source: International Dental Journal - May 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Priscila Chuhuaicura, Fernando Jos é Dias, Alain Arias, María Florencia Lezcano, Ramón Fuentes Tags: Concise Review Source Type: research