Evaluación de las Lesiones Orofaciales y Traumatismos Dentales en Deportes de Combate y no Combate

Los deportes de combate conllevan un alto riesgo de padecer traumatismos dentoalveolares. Este estudio se evaluó la incidencia de traumatismos y lesiones orofaciales relacionadas con los deportes de combate, junto con la evaluación de las actitudes y hábitos de los deportistas respecto al uso de protectores bucales. Este estudio se realizó mediante sistema de encuestas digitales distribuidas en diferentes clubes deportivos donde se practican deportes de combate y no combate. Los deportistas de combate tienen más probabilidad sufrir alguna lesión orofacial que los no deportistas de combate. El sexo masculino y la experiencia son factores predisponentes en la aparición de traumatismos y lesiones orofaciales, siendo las laceraciones de tejidos blandos las más frecuentes. Los deportistas de combate llevan más protectores bucales que los deportistas en general, siendo el protector tipo II el más usado. Los deportistas que no llevan protectores no consideran que sea necesario. En caso de sufrir una avulsión dental, la mayoría de los participantes consideran que es posible reimplantar un diente avulsionado.

Combat sports carry a high risk of suffering dentoalveolar trauma. This study evaluated the incidence of dentoalveolar lesions related to combat sports, together with the evaluation of athletes' attitudes and habits regarding the use of mouth guards. This study was carried out using a digital survey system distributed in different sports clubs where combat and non-combat sports are practiced. Combat athletes are more likely to suffer a dentoalveolar lesion than non-combat athletes. Male sex and experience are predisposing factors in the appearance of dentoalveolar lesions, with soft tissue lacerations being the most frequent. Combat athletes wear more mouth guards than athletes in general, with the type II protector being the most used. Athletes who do not wear protectors do not consider it necessary. In case of suffering a dental avulsion, most of the participants consider that it is possible to reimplant an avulsed tooth.

Propuesta del curso optativo Protectores Bucales en el Deporte / Proposal of the optional course Mouth Guards in Sports

Introducción: La protección de las estructuras dentomaxilofaciales durante las actividades deportivas y el ejercicio físico se hace cada vez más necesaria, por lo que el Técnico Superior en Prótesis Estomatológica debe saber confeccionar protectores bucales y dominar el conocimiento en estos temas. Objetivo: Diseñar un curso optativo en primer año del Técnico Superior en Prótesis Estomatológica que contribuya a la formación de un profesional capaz de elaborar protectores bucales personalizados. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo con carácter descriptivo. Se emplearon métodos del nivel teórico: (histórico-lógico, inductivo-deductivo, analítico-sintético, sistémico-estructural y la modelación) y empírico: (revisión documental, criterios de especialistas). Resultados: Se diseñó un curso optativo de 20 horas de duración, con carácter presencial y estructurado en tres temas. El curso optativo Protectores Bucales en el Deporte contribuye a potenciar actividades curriculares que tributen al desarrollo de una cultura para la protección bucodental. Conclusiones: El diseño del curso optativo se corresponde con las necesidades de aprendizaje de los Técnicos Superiores en Prótesis Estomatológica para confeccionar protectores bucales.

Introduction: The protection of the dentomaxillofacial structures during sports activities and physical exercise is increasingly necessary, so the Superior Technician in Stomatological Prosthesis must know how to make mouth guards, and develop knowledge on these topics. Objective: To design an optional course in the first year of the speciality Superior Technician in Stomatological Prosthesis that contributes to the training of a more qualified professional to make mouth guards. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out. Theoretical methods: (historical-logical, inductive-deductive, analytical-synthetic, systemic-structural and modeling), and empirical methods: (documentary review, specialist criteria) were used. Results: An optional face-to-face and structured in three topics course of 20 hours was designed. The optional course Mouth Guards in Sports contributes to promoting curricular activities which support the development of a culture on oral protection. Conclusions: The design of the optional course corresponds to the learning needs of the Superior Technician in Stomatological Prosthesis to make mouth guards.

Conhecimento de professores e estudantes de educação física da Unisul acerca dos protetores bucais na prática de atividades esportivas / Knowledge of teachers and students of physical education at Unisul about mouth guards in sports practice

A literatura não deixa dúvidas da importância do uso dos protetores bucais (PBs) na prática de esportes de impacto para a prevenção de traumas orofaciais. Objetivo: avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos professores e alunos do Curso de Educação Física da Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, Unidade Pedra Branca, campus Grande Florianópolis, com relação ao uso dos PBs na prevenção de traumas. Materiais e método: este é um estudo exploratório descritivo, no qual foi aplicado um questionário com questões que avaliaram o conhecimento dos entrevistados. Os dados obtidos foram tabulados em uma planilha do Microsoft Excel e submetidos à análise estatística descritiva no software SPSS 20.0. Resultados: foi demonstrado que 93,9% dos entrevistados conheciam os PBs. Com relação ao seu uso, apenas 30,5% dos entrevistados já utilizaram ou utilizam os PBs, sendo que apenas 2,3% utilizam PBs personalizados. Conclusão: pode-se concluir que ainda há pouca informação acerca dos PBs pelos profissionais e alunos do curso de Educação Física, especialmente com relação aos PBs personalizados, que são os mais indicados.(AU)

The literature is clear regarding the importance of the use of mouth guards in the practice of impact sports to prevent orofacial trauma. Objective: to evaluate the level of knowledge of teachers and students of Physical Education at the Santa Catarina Southern University (UNISUL), Pedra Branca unit, campus of the great Florianópolis area, SC, Brazil, regarding the use of mouth guards to prevent trauma. Materials and method: descriptive exploratory study that applied a questionnaire to assess the knowledge of respondents about mouth guards. The data obtained were tabulated in an Excel spreadsheet and submitted to descriptive statistical analysis in the SPSS 20.0 software. Results: the study showed that 93.9% of respondents were familiar with mouth guards. Regarding their use, only 30.5% of respondents had used or uses the device and only 2.3% uses custom-made mouth guards. Conclusion: it may be concluded there is still little information on mouth guards from teachers and students of Physical Education, especially regarding custom-made mouth guards, which are mostly indicated.(AU)

Avaliação do conhecimento em odontologia e educação física acerca dos protetores bucais / Assessment of odontology and physical education undergraduation students knowledge on mouth guard

Este estudo teve o propósito de avaliar o nível de conhecimento de 150 alunos de graduação dos cursos de Odontologia e Educação Física acerca dos protetores bucais no município de Belém, Brasil. Além disso, objetivou-se promover maior informação a esses futuros profissionais, por meio de palestras e distribuição de folders, nas quais o foco principal eram os protetores bucais, suas indicações, seus tipos, sua higienização e armazenamento. Os participantes da pesquisa pertenciam ao último ano de seus referidos cursos de graduação. A análise dos resultados permitiu evidenciar que 68 por cento dos alunos entrevistados ainda não possuem informação adequada acerca dos protetores bucais, mas que, apesar disso, em sua maioria são conscientes quanto aos riscos a que vários atletas são submetidos em esportes que exigem impacto físico. Os autores acreditam que é extremamente importante que haja maior divulgação da importância da utilização de protetores bucais na prática esportiva, visando a prevenção e a promoção de saúde da população em geral.

This study had the aim to assess the level of knowledge of 150 Odontology and Physical Education undergraduation students concerning mouth guards in the city of Belém, Brazil. Besides that, we tried to provide further information to these future professionals through speeches and distribution of folders in which the main focus was the mouth guards, their indications, types as well as hygienization and storage. The participants in the research were in the last year of their specific undergraduation courses. The analysis of the results showed that 68 percent of the interviewed students still do not have suitable information on the mouth guards, but despite of that, in their majority they are aware of the risks many athletes face in sports which have physical impact. The authors believe the spread of the information on the use of mouth guards in sportive practice is relevant and aims to prevent trauma and promote health of general population.

Oral injury and the use of mouth guards. Soccer, rugby, basketball player in Japanese high school / 体力科学

The use of mouth guards in contact sports effectively prevents oral injuries and preserves oral structures. Many contact sports in which a high impact collision could easily cause oral injury do not require athletes to use mouth guards. We discuss the circumstance of oral injury and awareness concerning the use of mouth guards in Japanese high school soccer and rugby and basketball teams.<BR>During an interview, each athlete was asked a series of questions concerning their history of oral injury while participating in sports and actual circumstances of using a mouth guard.<BR>The incidence of oral injuries was 32.3% in soccer, and 56.5% in rugby, 46.6% in basketball while 0.8% of athletes possessed some type of mouth guard in soccer, 24.1% in rugby and 1.3% in basketball. Although 81.8% of soccer athletes and 81.2% of basketball athletes thought mouth guards were unnecessary, only 26.2% of rugby athletes shared this opinion. Many athletes playing soccer and basketball had insufficient knowledge about mouth guards, and were not interested in preventing oral injury. Due to the diversity of sports that can produce oral injury, it is recommended that mouth guards be worn by all individuals participating in rugby, soccer and basketball.