Sport and Oral Health A Concise Guide
TThis book aims to explore the intricate interrelationship between oral health and sport, with the focus on highly popular team games, endurance sports, and explosive events. In order to understand the vulnerability of athletes of all levels of abil
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Sport and Oral Health
Siobhan C. Budd • Jean-Christophe Egea
Sport and Oral Health A Concise Guide
Siobhan C. Budd Faculty of Dental Surgery University of Montpellier Montpellier France
Jean-Christophe Egea Faculty of Dental Surgery University of Montpellier Montpellier France
ISBN 978-3-319-53422-0 ISBN 978-3-319-53423-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-53423-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017938207 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Preface
Sport is integral to contemporary society. It enriches social and cultural relations, induces economic prosperity and improves both the physical and psychological wellbeing of those taking part. Despite the irrefutable health benefits of regular exercise, the implications for oral health have been largely overlooked. Of interest to the sporting population, dental practitioners and health professionals alike, this guide aims to heighten awareness and promote a deeper understanding of the interrelationship between sporting performance and oral health. The first part of this guide enters the multifaceted world of training and performance. An understanding of the physiological and psychological demands athletes face permits an identification of the oral health risks linked to exercise. The second section classifies and explains each of these specific sports-related risks, ranging from hyposalivation, modified eating habits, traumatology and immunological modifications to even the lack of prioritisation of dental care amongst the sporting population. This is followed by a comprehensive clinical gui
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