Loss of Posterior Occlusal Support Is Associated With Incident Steatotic Liver Disease in a Nationwide Longitudinal Analysis of the JMDC Claims Database

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the relationship between loss of posterior occlusal support and the development of steatotic liver disease.
• Utilized the JMDC claims database for a nationwide longitudinal analysis.
• Examined the impact of posterior occlusal support on the incidence of MASLD.
• Focused on gender differences in the association.
• Loss of posterior occlusal support is an independent predictor of MASLD.
• This association is particularly significant in women.
• Impaired mastication may play a role in the development of steatotic liver disease.