Chewing your way to a healthier brain?
NCT ID NCT02986386
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether restoring proper chewing function through dental implants or braces could improve cognitive health in adults. Researchers enrolled 150 people with missing teeth or misaligned bites. They measured changes in brain activity, thinking skills, and mood. The goal was to see if better chewing might help delay dementia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental implants or orthodontic treatment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to support brain health by improving chewing ability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 150 participants. It only looks at short-term changes in brain activity and thinking, not whether it actually prevents dementia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Facultad de Odontología
Granada, Granada, 18071, Spain
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