| Abstract [eng] |
Relevance of the problem and aim of the study. More and more people are becoming physically active and choose resistance (strength) training at the sport clubs because of expanding bodybuilding and fitness industry. Nowadays it has been noticed that bodybuilders are at high risk of non-carious lesions. The aim of the study is to evaluate prevalence and associated risk factors of non-carious lesions in bodybuilders. Material and methods. 70 persons who met the selection criteria participated in the study. Each patient completed an anonymous questionnaire and then was clinically examined in VU MF Institute of Dentistry - PI Vilnius University Hospital Žalgiris Clinic. BM SPSS Statistics 29.0 was used for data analysis. Results. The prevalence of non-carious lesions in bodybuilders varied from 12,9% to 95,7%: tooth abfraction – 12,9%, erosion – 34,3%, abrasion – 51,4%, attrition – 95,7%. Non-carious lesions were mostly of medium severity. Statistically significant risk factors were duration of one workout, the number of meals per day, the number of types of food supplements used, consumption of sport or energy drinks and mixtures of protein, amino acids or carbohydrates during workout, frequency, duration and movements of brushing teeth, smoking and opening soft drinks with teeth (p < 0.05). Conclusions. A high prevalence of non-carious lesions was found in bodybuilders. Exercising longer than 60 minutes, consuming sports or energy drinks and mixtures of protein, amino acids or carbohydrates during workout had a significant influence on the prevalence of dental erosions. Eating 6 or more meals per day, consuming at least 8 different types of food supplements and consuming mixtures protein, amino acids or carbohydrates during workout had a significant influence on the prevalence of dental abrasions or abfractions. Strong teeth grinding during workout or bruxism did not affect the prevalence of non-carious lesions. |
