JMS Tongue Pressure Measurement Device
Able-bodied person's maximum tongue pressure
<Outcome of max. tongue pressure>
| Adult male (age: 20 to 59) | 45 ± 10 |
|---|---|
| Adult female (age: 20 to 59) | 37 ± 9 |
| Elderly adult over 60 | 38 ± 9 |
| Elderly adult over 70 | 32 ± 9 |
(kPa)
<Indication of max. tongue pressure> (draft proposal)
| Adult male (age: 20 to 59) | 35 ～ |
|---|---|
| Adult female (age: 20 to 59) | 30 ～ |
| Elderly adult over 60 | 30 (preferable) |
| Elderly adult over 70 | 20 (required) |
(kPa)
Source:
Utanohara Y, Hayashi R, Yoshikawa M, et al: Standard values of maximum tongue pressure taken using newly developed disposable tongue pressure measurement device, Dysphagia, 23: 286-290, 2008.
津賀一弘: 簡易型舌圧測定装置を用いる最大舌圧の測定, 『顎口腔機能の評価』, 日本顎口腔機能学会, 41-44, 2010.
Oral hypofunction
Measurements of clinical signs/symptoms of oral hypofunction
| Clinical Signs | Measurements |
|---|---|
| Poor oral hygiene | The total number of microorganisms (CFU/mL) is 106.5 or more. |
| Oral dryness | The measured value obtained by a recommended moisture checker is less than 27.0. |
| Reduced occlusal force |
The occlusal force is less than 200 N. |
| Decreased tongue-lip motor function |
The number of any counts of/pa/,/ta/or/ka/produced per second is less than 6. |
| Decreased tongue pressure |
The maximum tongue pressure is less than 30 kPa. |
| Decreased masticatory function |
The glucose concentration obtained by chewing gelatin gummies is less than 100 mg/dL. |
| Deterioration of swallowing function |
The total score of EAT-10 is 3 or higher. |
Source:
Oral hypofunction in the older population: Position paper of
the Japanese Society of Gerodontology in 2016」(Gerodontology : First published: 08 June 2018)
Sarcopenia and Diagnosis chart for sarcopenia and dysphagia
Tongue pressure < 20.00 kPa
Source:
Fujishima I, Fujiu-Kurachi M, Arai H, et al. Sarcopenia and dysphagia: Position paper by four professional organizations. Geriatr. Gerontol. Int. 2019;19:91-97
