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Investigative advancements on the relationship between oral frailty and depression in the older population

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As the aging trend intensifies, the incidence of chronic diseases among the elderly is increasing. Oral dysfunction and depression are becoming increasingly common health concerns in this demographic. Particularly, factors like as edentulism, compromised mastication, decreased lingual pressure, poor oral motor skills, and dysphagia elevate the incidence of depression among the senior demographic. Conversely, depression increases the probability of developing oral dysfunction. Moreover, oral frailty and depression are associated with comorbidities linked to malnutrition, several chronic illnesses, and periodontitis. This review examines the relationship between oral dysfunction and depression, intending to serve as a reference for their prevention and treatment in the elderly.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-7593.2025.03.020

Authors: Xie Jia, Ma Qing, Fang Ronghua

Institutions: Sichuan University, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6966112649

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