Association between number of teeth, use of dentures and musculoskeletal frailty among older adults.

Denture use is associated with lower chances of musculoskeletal frailty among older Americans. Nutritional intake explained approximately one-third of the association, but most of the relationship was attributed to comorbidity. The findings imply that dental status might play a role in musculoskeletal frailty. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 592-598.