Periodontal Disease and Grip Strength among Older Adults.

Vinish Aravindakshan Faisal F Hakeem Ellie Heidari

Published in: Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) (2020)

Low grip strength appeared to be more common among persons with moderate/severe periodontitis. The observed association is probably attributed to older age and common risk factors for periodontitis and frailty.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
early onset
physical activity
high intensity
middle aged