Prevalência de traumas orofaciais e de uso de protetores bucais em atletas

Abstract

Os traumas orofaciais ocorrem com frequência durante a prática de esportes e, dessa forma, atinge uma considerável parcela da população. Por isso, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a prevalência de traumas orofaciais e a adesão ao uso de protetores bucais em atletas. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de formulários online individuais através da plataforma Google Forms. Participaram da pesquisa 100 atletas praticantes de modalidades diversas. Os voluntários foram convidados a responder o questionário pessoalmente, através de e-mail ou pelo aplicativo WhatsApp. Todos preencheram de forma online, sem limite de tempo. Os questionários contemplaram questionamentos sobre a prática esportiva, ocorrência de trauma e uso de protetor bucal esportivo. Os atletas que participaram da pesquisa, praticavam diversas modalidades esportivas. Dos participantes, 33 (35,86%) atletas sofreram trauma durante a competição e 58 (63,04%) atletas durante o treinamento. 66,7% dos atletas não foram atendidos imediatamente ao trauma, e 81,1% não fizeram acompanhamento pós- trauma. Em relação ao uso de protetor bucal no momento do trauma foi de 95,9% e 91,2% não usaram protetor bucal, e, 64,9% não sabem se existe odontologia do esporte. A prevalência de trauma orofacial continua sendo alta e a adesão ao protetor é extremamente baixa. Sendo assim, os dentistas precisam promover mais palestras e informações tanto nas redes sociais quanto na para que os atletas, pais, dirigentes, treinadores, pais e instituições possam receber orientações e educação a respeito disso. Diante dos resultados foi possível concluir que houve uma grande porcentagem de atletas que já sofreram algum tipo de injúria na prática desportiva. Mesmo depois do trauma, a adesão ao protetor bucal foi baixa.

Orofacial trauma frequently occurs during sports and, therefore, affects a considerable portion of the population. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the prevalence of orofacial trauma and adherence to the use of mouthguards in athletes. The research was carried out using individual online forms via the Google Forms platform. 100 athletes practicing different sports participated in the research. Volunteers were invited to answer the questionnaire in person, via email or via the WhatsApp application. Everyone filled out online, with no time limit. The questionnaires included questions about sports practice, occurrence of trauma and use of sports mouthguards. The athletes who participated in the research practiced different sports. Of the participants, 33 (35.86%) athletes suffered trauma during competition and 58 (63.04%) athletes during training. 66.7% of athletes were not treated immediately after the trauma, and 81.1% did not receive post-trauma follow-up. Regarding the use of a mouthguard at the time of the trauma, it was 95.9% and 91.2% did not use a mouthguard, and 64.9% did not know if there is sports dentistry. The prevalence of orofacial trauma continues to be high and protection adherence is extremely low. Therefore, dentists need to promote more lectures and information both on social media and so that athletes, parents, managers, coaches, parents and institutions can receive guidance and education about this. Given the results, it was possible to conclude that there was a large percentage of athletes who had already suffered some type of injury while playing sports. Even after the trauma, compliance with the mouthguard was low.Orofacial trauma frequently occurs during sports and, therefore, affects a considerable portion of the population. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the prevalence of orofacial trauma and adherence to the use of mouthguards in athletes. The research was carried out using individual online forms via the Google Forms platform. 100 athletes practicing different sports participated in the research. Volunteers were invited to answer the questionnaire in person, via email or via the WhatsApp application. Everyone filled out online, with no time limit. The questionnaires included questions about sports practice, occurrence of trauma and use of sports mouthguards. The athletes who participated in the research practiced different sports. Of the participants, 33 (35.86%) athletes suffered trauma during competition and 58 (63.04%) athletes during training. 66.7% of athletes were not treated immediately after the trauma, and 81.1% did not receive post-trauma follow-up. Regarding the use of a mouthguard at the time of the trauma, it was 95.9% and 91.2% did not use a mouthguard, and 64.9% did not know if there is sports dentistry. The prevalence of orofacial trauma continues to be high and protection adherence is extremely low. Therefore, dentists need to promote more lectures and information both on social media and so that athletes, parents, managers, coaches, parents and institutions can receive guidance and education about this. Given the results, it was possible to conclude that there was a large percentage of athletes who had already suffered some type of injury while playing sports. Even after the trauma, compliance with the mouthguard was low.