The study of the correlation between the body composition and the number of teeth utilizing the body composition analyzer of the impedance type

Abstract

The relationship between oral health and systemic and mental health has been frequently reported. However, few studies have analyzed such relationship objectively, using numeric data. The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between the number of teeth and fitness score, such as Body Mass Index (BMI), Percent Body Fat, Visceral Fat Index, and other body composition metrics, such as fat and protein, using a body composition analyzer. In addition, the patients over 60 years old were selected, and the same study was conducted, expecting a clearer correlation between them. As a result, the correlation between the number of teeth and health index, such as fat was confirmed.