Effect of poor oral health on respiratory functions which is one of the important factor of sportive performance

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of periodontal disease and dental decay, which deteriorated oral health in athletes, on the respiratory system and hence sports performance. The athletes were divided into 3 groups: group 1: no periodontal disease or dental health problem (age: 16.8 ± 4.72 years; 10 male and 15 female); group 2: DMFT 1.7 and 13 athletes with periodontal disease (age: 18.2 ± 4.88 years; 22 male and 22 female); and group 3: DMFT 6.7 and periodontal disease (age: 20.8 ± 4.60 years; 19 male and 23 female). The mean prevalence value, DMFT index, gingival index (GI), forced expiratory volume in 1 s/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) ratio, and FVC mean value were evaluated. The mean FEV1/FVC% value of group 1 was 84.8 ± 2.26, and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 20.8 ± 4.56. The DMFT index of group 2 was found to be 1.7. Based on the GI assessment, 13 athletes were diagnosed with acute gingivitis. The mean BMI of this group was 22.2 ± 3.49. Based on the respiratory test, the mean value of FEV1/FVC% was 85±2.22. The DMFT index of group 3 was 6.7. No significant correlation was found between FEV1/FVC% and oral health problems of group 2. However, a significant correlation was observed between FEV1/FVC% and oral health status of group 3. FEV1/FVC% decreased with poor oral health, indicating that respiratory values were affected when oral health was bad, influencing the athlete's performance negatively.

The European Association for Sports Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians consensus statement on sports dentistry integration in sports medicine

“…22 Periodontal disease (and dental caries) influences athlete's performance negatively, particularly by affecting the respiratory system. 23 Acute or chronic periodontal conditions can lead to tooth mobility, tooth loss, presence of inflammation, and abscesses in the oral cavity.…”

“…Poor periodontal status increases serum creatine kinase levels, leading to possible muscular and/or heart damage among young soccer players 22 . Periodontal disease (and dental caries) influences athlete's performance negatively, particularly by affecting the respiratory system 23 …”

Investigation of the Effect of Free Sugar Consumption on Oral and Dental Health in Athletes

“…25,26 Ağız ve diş sağlığı ile ilgili hastalıklar sporcularda yaygın olarak görülen kronik hastalıklar olup, ağız hastalıklarının sistemik hastalıklar ile olan ilişkisi yapılan çalışmalar ile gösterilmiştir. 27,28 Bu nedenle sporcularda var olabilecek diş çürüklerinin spor performansını negatif etkileyebileceği unutulmamalı ve basit şeker tüketim miktarının artmasının ağız diş sağlığını negatif etkileyerek bu döngüde olumsuz rol alabileceği göz önünde bulundurulmalıdır.…”

Effect of dental caries and the consequential variation in blood parameters on the anaerobic performance of rowing athletes

“…Moreover, athletic and exercise performance is also negatively affected (14). Nevertheless, high scores of dental caries, DMF-T index values, and periodontal diseases are associated with lower FEV1/FVC% values, lower athletic performance, and muscle, tendon, and bone injuries in athletes (15).…”

“…Available studies (8,11,(13)(14)(15) hypothesized that a link existed between dental caries and anaerobic performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dental caries and the subsequent poor oral health on the blood parameters and anaerobic performance of athletes.…”