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| | | Article Name : | | | Evaluation of the oral health conditions of athletes from a soccer team | | Author Name : | | | Gisele Costa Maffei, Lucas Thomazotti Berard, Gustavo Barbosa Ferreira, Felipe Melo de Araújo, José Ricardo Bessa de Carvalho Júnior, Alexandre Jun Zerbini Ueda, Ricardo Galotti, Ana Clara Loch Padilha, Neide Pena Coto | | Publisher : | | | Bridge Center | | Article URL : |  | | | Abstract : | | | Introduction: It is widely recognized the importance of the athlete to have a good general health condition to maintain his athletic performance. Oral health is an integral part of systemic health and plays an important role in an individuals vital functions and quality of life. Objective: Therefore, this article presents the results of the investigation of the oral health status of athletes in the grassroots category of a professional soccer team, and the relationship of the findings with possible negative consequences for the athletes sports performance. Methods: 74 athletes from a professional soccer team in the state of São Paulo, aged between 15 and 31 years old, who have been working as athletes for at least one year, with training load, were evaluated through clinical examination and anamnesis. approximately 20 hours a week. Results: The oral conditions of athletes were observed and 67% present occlusal stability, 62% use orthodontic braces, 50% dental erosion, 39% dental caries, 13% periodontal disease, 12% unsatisfactory restorations and 1% need for tooth extraction. Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that many athletes are exposed to oral problems that can interfere with their health and sports performance. Dental erosion, caries, periodontal problems, unsatisfactory restorations, parafunctional habits, among others, can impact your career. | | Keywords : | | | Athletes; Oral health; Performance; Quality of life; Sports. |
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