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1Zakład Stomatologii Zachowawczej, Pomorskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Szczecinie, al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin.
Introduction:
The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of caries and dental erosions in young competitive swimmers.
Material And Methods:
The study was done in 131 subjectively healthy persons. The study group consisted of 62 subjects--25 females and 37 males--who performed competitive swimming at the Szczecin House of Sports for a period 2-16 years. Each subject spent 16-25 hours per week in the swimming pool. The control group consisted of persons who attended randomly selected junior high schools in Szczecin and who performed recreational swimming or did not swim at all. The study and control groups were matched for gender, age, and educational level.
Results:
Statistical analysis disclosed that dental lesions in the form of erosions were more common in competitive swimmers than in the control group. Dental erosions were located mainly on the labial surfaces of maxillary incisors. The intensity of caries was similar in both groups.
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