A inter-relação entre saúde bucal e rendimento esportivo

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This article aims to report the interrelationship between oral health and the physical performance of high-level athletes. METHODOLOGY: A literature review was carried out, using the PubMed databases, including articles in Portuguese and English, with free access and published between 2019 and 2024. RESULTS: After excluding monographs, experimental studies and articles that did not refer In light of the bias addressed, six articles were reviewed addressing oral health as an important factor in the physical performance of high-level athletes and the interrelationship was established and clarified through in-depth research. In general, the articles analyzed show that periodontal inflammation and other oral problems significantly affect athletic performance and the general health of athletes. Furthermore, the interaction between oral health, systemic parameters and physical performance highlights the importance of integrating oral health into athletes' training and recovery. CONCLUSION: This literature review identified several pieces of evidence on the importance of oral health in sports performance. However, further studies should be conducted to improve the understanding of which specific pathologies are most affected and which strategies can be used to improve the integration of dentistry and sports medicine.