Sport and Oral Health: A Concise Guide

ISBN-13: 9783319534220 Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication date: 05/10/2017 Edition description: 1st ed. 2017 Pages: 160 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d) This book aims to explore the intricate interrelationship between oral health and sport, with the focus on highly popular team games, endurance sports, and explosive events. In order to understand the vulnerability of athletes of all levels of ability to oral health problems, relevant aspects of sports physiology and training are outlined, as are the predisposing behavioral, psychological, and physiological elements. Specific sports-related oral risk factors are identified and detailed, and the dental conditions frequently observed in athletes are explained. The dental clinical reality of athletes reveals a wide spectrum of oral consequences, affecting both soft and hard tissues, that can adversely impact on training and competitiveness. Principles of dental management are highlighted, and therapeutic