Objective: Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) among the elderly limits the daily activities and leads to a bedridden state. Oral health status in the elderly can be one of the PEM indicators. We aimed to assess the correlation between changes in posterior occlusal support status and the incidence of PEM over a 5-year period in the Japanese community-dwelling elderly.
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