Evaluation of the influence of sports loads on the maxillofacial area of cheerleaders

Abstract

BACKGROUND: At the moment, it has not been sufficiently studied what effect physical exercises with weights have on the condition of the hard tissues of the teeth, periodontal and temporomandibular joint.
 AIM: Study the effect of serious sports loads on individual organs and tissues of the human body, including dental health.
 MATERIALS AND METHODS: A clinical examination and questionnaire survey of 60 cheerleader athletes were conducted. The criteria for inclusion in the study were the age from 15 to 27 years, constant cheerleading training for more than 6 months, and the presence of voluntary informed consent. Exclusion criteria: age less than 15 years and older than 27 years, constant cheerleading training for less than 6 months, refusal to participate in the survey. The patients were divided into two equal groups: Group 1 college cheerleader athletes; Group 2 university cheerleader athletes. The groups were divided into three subgroups: 1st subgroup engaged in cheerleading from 6 months to 1 year; 2nd subgroup from 1 year to 2 years; 3rd subgroup more than 2 years. When filling out the questionnaire, patients were asked the question: Do you use any means for the prevention and prevention of pathological diseases of the oral cavity?. During the examination of the oral cavity, the degree of tooth abrasion, tongue damage and pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint were assessed.
 RESULTS: The results show that the preventive dental activity of patients was low. Most of the respondents had no basic ideas about the prevention of pathological changes in the oral cavity during cheerleading.
 CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study show that the preventive dental activity of the participants was low. Thus, there is a need to develop tools and materials for the effective prevention of tooth abrasion, tongue damage, and pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint.