Non carious dental lesions in swimmers

Abstract:

Non carious sclerotic lesions of hard dental tissues are common, especially in the modern era, and represent a serious problem in clinical practice, not only because of their frequency, but also because of the aetiology, diagnosis and selection of restorative therapy. Dental erosion is defined as the irreversible, painless, chronic, localized loss of hard dental tissue chemically dissolved by acid or chelation without bacterial action. Erosion may be caused by external, internal or idiopathic factors. The loss of tooth structure is associated with attrition, abrasion and even abfraction. The aetiology of these clinical entities is very complex and the real cause often remains unknown. The damage of hard dental tissue is usually associated with trauma, which often occurs in contact sports but rarely in other sports. Another, recently described group of noncarious dental disorders is the group of hard dental tissue lesions caused by physical and chemical factors, primarily acids. These occur as a result of acidic isotonic drinks, fresh fruit and vegetable consumption, gastrointestinal reflux and pool water influence. We present a brief overview of the causes, development and treatment of acid tooth erosion in athlete swimmers. 

Key words:
swimming; tooth; tooth erosion