Does chewing gum improve oral function in older adults? Original paper

In this randomized controlled trial, chewing a special type of gum had no meaningful effect on oral function in older adults.

This Study Summary was published on April 29, 2024.

Quick Summary

In this randomized controlled trial, chewing a special type of gum had no meaningful effect on oral function in older adults.

What was studied?

The effect of chewing a special type of gum on outcomes related to oral function.

The primary outcome was maximum bite force. The secondary outcomes were chewing function, gum chewing time, oral dryness, tongue and lip function (measured as the number of times per second a syllable was pronounced), and tongue pressure.

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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This Study Summary was published on April 29, 2024.