Differences in Oral Health Status in Elite Athletes According to Sport Modalities

Oral health status may affect physical and sports performance. The purpose of this study was to assess the oral habits elite athletes according performed type. A sample 186 divided into individual (n = 74; 53 men 21 women; 24.9 ± 9.3 years) team 112; 97 15 24.5 4.8 participated in study. decayed, missing, filled teeth index (DMFT), impact profile (OHIP), diet assessment caries risk (DACR) were evaluated their status. Athletes modalities had a lower number total teeth, healthy restoration (p < 0.05). Furthermore, group showed greater missing 0.001) decayed 0.05) DMFT 0.001). relationship between modality prevalence malocclusions 0.01), periodontal plaque 0.05), habit consuming energy drinks also highlighted. Elite who compete presented worse situation.