Lesões cervicais não cariosas em atletas com refluxo gastroesofágico: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

The transformations arising from contemporary life circumstances have included a social segment in the predominance of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs): athletes with gastroesophageal reflux. Regular physical exercise extends to body functions, being beneficial to well-being and improving an individual's quality of life. However, athletes with gastric reflux may experience accelerated oral aging, suggesting that the intensity of exercise and the lack of proper guidance can, in some cases, compromise these benefits, leading to adverse effects on oral health. This study aims to seek scientific evidence regarding NCCLs in athletes diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to understand the relationship between GERD and NCCLs. Searches were conducted in the PubMed (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online) database and the CAPES portal (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel), including PubMed, PubMed Central, Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and Web of Science. Combinations of the terms "noncarious cervical lesions" OR "gastroesophageal reflux" were used as primary descriptors, and "athlete" as a secondary descriptor, resulting in the search query "noncarious cervical lesions" OR "gastroesophageal reflux" AND "athlete". Based on these inclusion and exclusion criteria, initially without applying filters, approximately 162 documents were retrieved from the platform, 32 from Lilacs, 110 from PubMed, 7 from Scielo, 8 from CAPES, and 5 from Society and Envelopment. After validating the most recent documents published between 2019 and 2023, 13 articles were found that met the inclusion criteria and presented relevant content on the topic. The data was collected through a review of scientific literature, confirming that athletes with gastroesophageal reflux have a higher prevalence of NCCLs, which can significantly compromise dental health and athletic performance. Furthermore, the integrative review highlighted that, although there is a potentially significant connection between these two factors, there is a clear need for further research on this topic.