Knowledge and Prevalence of Dental Trauma among Amateur Soccer Players in a Brazilian Subpopulation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Felipe de Souza Matos; André de Lima Ferreira; Ana Beatriz Bomfim Gomes Ribeiro; Vinicius Grangeiro Leite Bezerra; Douglas Teixeira da Silva; Millena Barroso Oliveira; Luiz Renato Paranhos

Authors

Felipe de Souza Matos
André de Lima Ferreira
Ana Beatriz Bomfim Gomes Ribeiro
Vinicius Grangeiro Leite Bezerra
Douglas Teixeira da Silva
Millena Barroso Oliveira
Luiz Renato Paranhos

Keywords:

Oral Health, Dentition, Permanent, Sports, Tooth Avulsion, Tooth Fractures

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the knowledge and prevalence of dental trauma among amateur soccer players in a Brazilian subpopulation. Material and Methods: The players responded to a 20-item questionnaire on personal characteristics and the prevalence, education, and management of dental injuries between June and August 2023. Five questions with a five-point scoring system evaluated participant knowledge about managing coronal fractures and avulsion. The Mann-Whitney U-test and the Kruskal-Wallis test (p<0.05) compared the subcategories of personal characteristics and education on dental trauma management. Results: Two hundred forty-four (244) amateur soccer players participated in the study, with 55 (22.55%) reporting experiences of traumatic dental injury during games and a higher frequency of coronal fractures. The median score for correctly managing coronal fractures and avulsion was 2.0 points. Athletes with health education/occupation showed a higher median value (3.0 points). Only 9.43% of participants use or have used a mouthguard during sports practice. The study identified a 22.55% prevalence of dental trauma among amateur soccer players. Conclusion: The knowledge of athletes about managing coronal fractures and avulsion is insufficient and requires improvement.

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