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Otimização da utilização de protetores bucais nos desportos de contacto: estudo observacional transversal
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A otimização dos protetores bucais nos desportos de contacto é importante para melhorar a proteção dos atletas. Estes dispositivos são essenciais para prevenir lesões dentárias, fraturas mandibulares e lesões nas vias aéreas superiores. Com o aumento da intensidade e da frequência das competições, a eficácia dos protetores bucais deve ser aprimorada, para garantir maior conforto, ajuste adequado e eficiência na absorção de impactos. Estudar a otimização desses dispositivos pode resultar em inovações que ofereçam uma proteção mais eficaz, promovendo a saúde oral e reduzindo riscos de lesões graves durante a prática desportiva. O objetivo principal deste estudo foi analisar os hábitos de utilização dos protetores bucais nos desportos de contacto. Os objetivos secundários foram identificar os obstáculos à sua utilização regular, analisar os seus critérios de escolha e sugerir formas de otimizar a sua utilização. Este estudo epidemiológico observacional transversal foi aprovado pela Comissão de Ética da Universidade Fernando Pessoa (FCS/MMED-735/25). Em relação à metodologia, esta pesquisa envolveu uma amostra alvo de 134 atletas praticantes de desportos de contacto (boxe, hockey, rugby, artes marciais, etc.), os quais responderam a um questionário, aplicado através da plataforma online - Google forms - cujas respostas foram obtidas de março a junho de 2025. O questionário foi traduzido para português (30 respostas) e francês (104 respostas), para chegar ao maior número possível de pessoas. O questionário englobou questões sociodemográficas (idade e sexo) e outras questões sobre a atividade física (tipo de desporto, frequência semanal, nível de competição), bem como questões específicas sobre a utilização de protetores bucais (nomeadamente frequência de utilização, razões para não os utilizar, critérios de escolha, perceção da eficácia e do conforto, etc.). Os resultados deste estudo mostraram que 80% dos atletas entrevistados utilizavam protetor bucal, principalmente durante competições. A maioria recorreu aos modelos termoformáveis, enquanto apenas 7,4% utilizavam protetores individualizados. Cerca de 70% dos atletas avaliaram positivamente o conforto e a estabilidade durante o esforço. Aproximadamente 40% já tiveram tratamento ortodôntico, e parte deles continuou praticando desporto com os aparelhos. A estética e a influência de recomendações pessoais também foram importantes na decisão da sua utilização, e 80% demonstraram interesse nos modelos personalizados. Alguns participantes gostariam de ver incluídos sensores GPS e sensores de impacto, para otimizar o seu desempenho. Verificou-se também que 37% dos participantes gostariam que fossem recomendados diretamente pelo médico dentista, durante as consultas.
The optimization of mouth guards in contact sports is important to improve the protection of athletes. These devices are essential to prevent dental injuries, mandibular fractures, and upper airway injuries. With the increase in the intensity and frequency of competi-tions, the effectiveness of mouth guards must be improved to ensure greater comfort, proper fit, and efficiency in absorbing impacts. Studying the optimization of these devices can result in innovations that offer more effective protection, promoting oral health and reducing the risk of serious injuries during sports practice. The main objective of this study was to analyze the habits of mouth guard use in contact sports. The secondary ob-jectives were to identify the obstacles to their regular use, analyze their selection criteria and suggest ways to optimize their use. This cross-sectional observational epidemiologi-cal study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Fernando Pessoa University (FCS/MMED-735/25). Regarding the methodology, this research involved a target sam-ple of 134 athletes practicing contact sports (boxing, hockey, rugby, martial arts, etc.), who answered a questionnaire, applied through the online platform - Google forms - whose answers were obtained from March to June 2025. The questionnaire was translated into Portuguese (30 responses), French (104 responses) to reach as many people as pos-sible. The questionnaire included sociodemographic questions (age and gender) and other questions about physical activity (type of sport, weekly frequency, level of competition), as well as specific questions about the use of mouth guards (e.g. frequency of use, reasons for not using them, criteria for choice, perception of effectiveness and comfort, etc.). The results of this study showed that 80% of the athletes interviewed use mouth guards, es-pecially during competitions. Most use thermoformable models, while only 7.4% use cus-tom-made protectors. About 70% of the athletes positively evaluated the comfort and stability during the effort. Approximately 40% have already had orthodontic treatment, and some of them continued to practice sports with braces. Aesthetics and the influence of personal recommendations also impact the decision to use them, and 80% showed in-terest in personalized models. Some participants would like to see GPS sensors and im-pact sensors included, to optimize their performance. It was also found that 37% of the participants would like to be recommended directly by the dentist during consultations.
The optimization of mouth guards in contact sports is important to improve the protection of athletes. These devices are essential to prevent dental injuries, mandibular fractures, and upper airway injuries. With the increase in the intensity and frequency of competi-tions, the effectiveness of mouth guards must be improved to ensure greater comfort, proper fit, and efficiency in absorbing impacts. Studying the optimization of these devices can result in innovations that offer more effective protection, promoting oral health and reducing the risk of serious injuries during sports practice. The main objective of this study was to analyze the habits of mouth guard use in contact sports. The secondary ob-jectives were to identify the obstacles to their regular use, analyze their selection criteria and suggest ways to optimize their use. This cross-sectional observational epidemiologi-cal study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Fernando Pessoa University (FCS/MMED-735/25). Regarding the methodology, this research involved a target sam-ple of 134 athletes practicing contact sports (boxing, hockey, rugby, martial arts, etc.), who answered a questionnaire, applied through the online platform - Google forms - whose answers were obtained from March to June 2025. The questionnaire was translated into Portuguese (30 responses), French (104 responses) to reach as many people as pos-sible. The questionnaire included sociodemographic questions (age and gender) and other questions about physical activity (type of sport, weekly frequency, level of competition), as well as specific questions about the use of mouth guards (e.g. frequency of use, reasons for not using them, criteria for choice, perception of effectiveness and comfort, etc.). The results of this study showed that 80% of the athletes interviewed use mouth guards, es-pecially during competitions. Most use thermoformable models, while only 7.4% use cus-tom-made protectors. About 70% of the athletes positively evaluated the comfort and stability during the effort. Approximately 40% have already had orthodontic treatment, and some of them continued to practice sports with braces. Aesthetics and the influence of personal recommendations also impact the decision to use them, and 80% showed in-terest in personalized models. Some participants would like to see GPS sensors and im-pact sensors included, to optimize their performance. It was also found that 37% of the participants would like to be recommended directly by the dentist during consultations.
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Protetores bucais Desporto Contacto Prevenção Hábitos Otimização Mouth guards Sport Contact Prevention Habits Optimization