Association of severe tooth loss with co-occurring musculoskeletal and functional problems in older adults: a cross-sectional study of four ageing cohorts

Severe tooth loss is common in later life and has been linked to several markers of declining physical health. However, less is known about whether severe tooth loss is associated with the co-occurrence of musculoskeletal and functional problems across ageing populations. We examined this association in 4 ageing cohorts.