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Tooth Loss
Studies from M. Yoshida et al in the area of tooth loss described
August 3rd, 2009
"Since tooth loss may be considered to affect postural control, the aim of this study was to compare body balance control among samples of edentulous and dentate community-dwelling elderly subjects. A case control study was conducted using test and control groups matched by age, gender, body fat, and muscle composition," scientists in Japan report. "The test group included all participants of the 2006 Kyoto Health Seminar who wore a full denture in either or both arches. The control group was blindly selected from the same population, but only included individuals who retained all of their dentition with either natural teeth or crown prostheses. The results of physical...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2009-08-03)
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