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Dental occlusion and sport performance.
Angela Militi1, Marco Cicciù1, Sergio Sambataro2
1Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Minerva Stomatologica
|March 18, 2020
Summary
Correcting dental occlusion with a splint may enhance athletic performance, particularly for athletes with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Further research is needed to generalize findings across diverse sports.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Dental Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Growing interest in the link between dental occlusion and athletic performance.
- Correct occlusion ensures proper mandibular positioning, potentially aided by dental splints.
- Benefits are noted for all athletes, especially those with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the hypothesis that correcting dental occlusion or using a splint improves athletic performance.
- To examine the common belief regarding occlusion and performance enhancement in athletes.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted on electronic databases.
- 141 articles were initially identified.
- 11 articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests that good dental occlusion offers an advantage to athletes.
- The study indicates a positive correlation between optimal occlusion and athletic capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The use of occlusal splints warrants consideration in various sports.
- Athlete-specific occlusion and TMJ conditions necessitate tailored evaluations.
- Generalizing findings is challenging due to the diverse rules and biomechanical demands of different sports on the stomatognathic system.
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