STUDY OF CHANGESIN THE DENTALSYSTEM DURING REPETITIVE PHYSICAL LOADING

Abstract

The aim of the study is to assess the impact of professional physical activity on the dental status of cheerleaders with constantly recurring physical load. At the moment, the impact of serious physical load on individual organs, tissues of the human body and on dental health has not been studied enough. Physical exercises with weights affect the condition of the hard tissues of the teeth, periodontal and temporomandibular joint. Materials and Methods: The studies were carried out by the method of clinical examination, the prevalence of pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint, damage to the tongue, teeth erasability were evaluated. Results and Discussion: The results of studies on the prevalence of tooth abrasion, tongue damage and pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint in cheerleader athletes with professional sports experience of more than 5 years are worse than in cheerleader athletes with professional sports experience of 2 to 5 years. Conclusion: All the results show that a professional sport has a significant impact on the dental system, contributes to the development of pathological changes. It is necessary to develop tools and materials for the effective prevention of teeth erasure, tongue damage and pathological changes in the temporomandibular joint in order to avoid possible consequences.