Dental prosthesis use and subsequent functional capacity decline among older adults: a three-year cohort study based on self-reported measures from the JAGES
Abstract
Background: Functional capacity (FC) is a key determinant of healthy aging. Oral health deterioration, particularly tooth loss, has been associated with FC decline among older adults. Although dental prostheses may mitigate functional deterioration by restoring oral function, longitudinal evidence on their protective effects on FC, especially across specific domains, remains limited. This study investigated the association between dental prosthesis use and the decline in overall and domain-specific FC among older Japanese adults experiencing tooth loss. Methods: We conducted a 3-year prospective cohort study using data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES). Participants were living independently older adults aged ≥65 years with
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dental Health and Care Utilization
Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Dental materials and restorations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 7
- Pages
- 1784871–1784871
- Publication date
- 7 May 2026
- Language
- EN