DENTAL TRAUMA AND MOUTHGUARD USAGE AMONG SOCCER PLAYERS IN IZMIR, TURKEY

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Ilhan Uzel 1,*, Arzu Aykut-Yetkiner 1 , Nazan Ersin 1 , Fahinur Ertugrul 1 , Ozant Oncag 1 and Rengin Attin 2 

1 University of Ege, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Izmir 232, Turkey; E-Mails: a_aykut@hotmail.com (A.A-Y.); nazan.ersin@ege.edu.tr (N.E.); fahinur@yahoo.com (F.E.); oncagozant@gmail.com (O.O.) 

2 Clinic of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; E-Mail: renginattin@yahoo.de 

Abstract

The aims of this study were to verify the occurrence of dental injuries in 343 amateur Turkish soccer players in İzmir and the level of knowledge of the teams’ soccer players about mouthguards. The soccer players were interviewed to determine the occurrence of dental trauma during soccer and mouthguard usage level. The data were analyzed with descriptive analysis to determine absolute and relative frequencies of answers for each one of the questions. Only 35 (10.2%) soccer players reported the occurrence of some type of dental injury during soccer practice. Regarding emergency conducts, approximately 84 players (24.48%) answered that replantation could be obtained after teeth avulsion, 23 players (27.38%) answered that successful replantation could be obtained within 2 hours immediately after injury, and 60.71% were not able to answer this question. Regarding mouthguard use, 61.8% of soccer players did not know about mouthguards. It was possible to conclude that dental injuries are common during amateur soccer practice and that there is a lack of information in the soccer players related to the emergency conducts and prevention of dental trauma. 

Keywords

dental trauma; mouthguard; amateur soccer; oral injuries 

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DENTAL CARIES IN PLAYERS BELONGING TO A SWEDISH SOCCER TEAM

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Ljungberg G1, Birkhed D.

• 1Department of Cariology, Faculty of Odontology, University of Göteborg, Sweden.

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Since dental caries is associated with frequent use of sugar-containing products and since there is a potential risk for such a consumption among sportsmen, we conducted a clinical study of a group (n = 30) of 17-30-year old elite soccer players, including DFS and various caries-related factors, such as plaque index, numbers of cariogenic microorganisms in saliva and sugar intake frequency. Each player was asked to identify one friend of the same age, sex and social background but not active in any sport (n = 28). The mean values for DFS, plaque index, mutans streptococci and lactobacilli were less favourable for the players, but none of the differences were statistically significant, except for the dietary score (p less than 0.05). Thus, soccer players on an elite level seem to have a somewhat higher risk to develop dental caries than nonplayers. However, their regular use of fluoride-containing toothpaste probably to some part compensates for this increased risk.

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SURVEY OF ORAL HEALTH CONDITION IN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS

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Masaki Suzuki1* and Hiroki Toyoda2*

1 Yasuragi Dental clinic, Yasuragi Medical Center 3rd floor, 1-21-16, Mukojuku, Chuo ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan 
2 Department of Oral Physiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, Japan

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In the present study, we have evaluated the oral health condition of 15 professional soccer players in Shizuoka. A questionnaire was undertaken before examining oral conditions. Subsequently, we evaluated the oral condition with reference to the DMF index that was obtained from decayed (D), missing (M) and filled (F) teeth. We found that the mean values of D, M and F teeth were 0.7 ± 1.4, 7.5 ± 5.1 and 0, respectively. The mean (±SD) DMF index in 15 soccer players was 8.2 ± 5.0. These results suggest that although the soccer players have been undergoing periodical dental screening and dental follow-up, their oral health conditions are not necessarily good. Because oral health is an important element to optimize players’ performance, providing dental care education to the player themselves as well as their staff could be necessary.

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DENTAL INJURIES AMONG NORWEGIAN SOCCER PLAYERS.

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"The incidence and type of dental injuries among Norwegian soccer players were assessed according to the files of the Norwegian Soccer Association. In 1979-83 a total of 7319 injuries were reported. Approximately 20% (1267) were dental injuries. In every fifth case the expenses for necessary dental treatment exceeded the maximum compensation from the insurance company. The majority of the injuries occurred among male players (96.5%). Also the relative frequency of dental injuries was higher in men than in women. The prevalence of dental injuries was highest in the top division, and decreased gradually down through the divisions. Goalkeepers seemed to be more susceptible to injuries than did the other players. Uncomplicated crown fracture of maxillary front teeth was common and accounted for 45% of all dental injuries."

PREVALENCE OF DENTAL TRAUMA AND MOUTHGUARD AWARENESS AMONG WEEKEND WARRIOR SOCCER PLAYERS

FROM: Journal of Oral Science, Vol. 57, No. 3, 191-194, 2015

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Erhan Dursun1), Yagmur D. Ilarslan1), Ozkan Ozgul2), and Gurhan Donmez3) 

1)Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey 2)Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ufuk University, Ankara, Turkey 3)Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

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Traumatic dental and facial injuries are frequent in sports and often cause esthetic, functional, psychological, and economic problems. The term “weekend warrior” is used to describe people who participate in physically demanding activities only on the weekend, or part-time. In this prospective cohort study, we examined the prevalence of dental trauma and knowledge of traumatic dental injuries among weekend warriors in Ankara, Turkey. A detailed questionnaire on mouthguard awareness and knowledge and experience of dental trauma was distributed to 1,007 weekend warrior athletes participating in a soccer tournament. The results showed that 9.8% of participants had experienced orofacial trauma, 21.7% were aware of mouthguards, 2.9% reported using mouthguards, 15.4% were aware of the field of sports dentistry, and 19.6% were aware of emergency treatment for dental trauma. Participation in sports, especially contact sports, greatly increases the risk of dental injury. The present results show that knowledge of traumatic orofacial and dental injuries is limited among weekend warriors. Public health authorities should develop relevant educational programs, including broad dissemination of information on the risks of traumatic dental injuries and methods for protection against such injuries. (J Oral Sci 57, 191-194, 2015).

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SURVEY ON THE OCCURRENCE OF DENTAL TRAUMA AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AMONG BRAZILIAN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS

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Marcos Britto CORREA,1 Helena Silveira SCHUCH,2 Kauê COLLARES,2 Dione Dias TORRIANI,3 Pedro Curi HALLAL,4and Flavio Fernando DEMARCO5

1 DDS, MS, PhD student, Post-graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

2 Undergraduate student, Dental School, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

3 DDS, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

4 DDS, MS, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Post-Graduation Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

5 DDS, PhD, Associate Professor, Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry and Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.

Corresponding address: Flávio Fernando Demarco - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Faculdade de Odontologia - Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 457, 5º - andar -Centro - 96015568 - Pelotas, RS - Brasil - Phone/fax: + 55 53 3222 6690 - Ramal 135 - e-mail: rb.qpnc.qp@ocramed.oivalf

Objectives

The aims of this study were to verify the occurrence of dental injuries in professional Brazilian soccer players, the level of knowledge of the teams' medical departments about mouthguards, and the conducts adopted in cases of dental trauma during the match.

Material and methods

Closed questionnaires were sent to the physicians in charge of the medical departments of the 40 teams enrolled in the first and second divisions of the Brazilian professional soccer league in 2007. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive analysis to determine absolute and relative frequencies of answers for each one of the questions.

Results

Physicians from 38 (95%) of the 40 teams in the first and second divisions answered the questionnaires and 71.1% reported the occurrence of some type of dental injury during soccer practice, dental fractures (74.1%) and avulsions (59.3%) being the most prevalent ones. Regarding emergency conducts, approximately 50% answered that a successful replantation could be obtained in periods from 6 to 24 h after injury, and 27.8% were not able to answer this question. Regarding mouthguard use, 48.6% of the physicians did not know about mouthguards, and only 21.6% usually recommended their use by the soccer players. Among the physicians who do not recommend the use of mouthguards, 50% justified that it was not necessary. Almost 50% of the medical departments do not have a dentist as part of the health professional staff.

Conclusions

It was possible to conclude that dental injuries are common during professional soccer practice and that there is a lack of information in the medical departments related to the emergency conducts and prevention of dental trauma.

Keywords: Athletic injuries, Soccer, Tooth injuries, Accident prevention, Mouthguards

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PRO SOCCER PLAYERS SHOW POOR ORAL HEALTH

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Professional soccer players may have tremendous athletic talents. But their oral health tends to be poor, according to a coalition of researchers in the United Kingdom. And this poor oral health could lead to poor performance on the field and personal well-being off the field.

During the study, 6 dentists examined 187 players who represented greater than 90% of their senior squads, including 5 Premier League teams, 2 Championship teams, and a League One team. The exams were carried out at club training facilities using standard methods and outcomes. The researchers also collected questionnaire data.

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