DENTAL MORBIDITY OF ATHLETES OF THE OLYMPIC RESERVE AND WAYS OF ITS REDUCTION

Abstract

One of the most important problems of sports medicine is maintaining the health and improving the quality of life of athletes. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of dental morbidity among athletes of the College of Olympic Reserves in Andijan and to develop possible ways to reduce it. Materials and research methods. In the period from 2018 to 2022, 73 students of the College of Olympic Reserves in Andijan during the training cycle (94% - boys and 6% - girls) aged 12-15 years were examined (the average age was 13.4 ± 1.7 years ). The average duration of professional sports activities is 4.8±1.1 years. Results and conclusions. As a result of the study, it was found that chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases in Olympic reserve athletes have a high frequency (84%) and are the predominant dental pathology. A significant correlation was found between the state of periodontal tissues and the level of hygiene and eating behavior of the subjects. Proposed preventive measures aimed at reducing periodontal morbidity.