Influence of dental factors on oropharyngeal dysphagia among recipients of long-term care.

Cassiane Wigner Brochier Fernando Neves Hugo Rafaela Soares Rech Alexandre Baumgarten Juliana Balbinot Hilgert

Published in: Gerodontology (2018)

Institutionalised older persons with a poor oral health condition are associated with a higher prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia, as well as with the presence of Xerostomia.

Keyphrases

oral health
long term care
risk factors
physical activity
middle aged
kidney transplantation