Do SOD2 and SOD3 gene polymorphisms impact the oral health-related quality of life in Para athletes?

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether polymorphisms in SOD2 and SOD3 genes modulate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of Para athletes with dental caries experience. The cross-sectional study included 264 Para athletes (143 in athletics, 61 in weightlifting and 60 in swimming). A trained and calibrated team recorded the decayed, missing and filled teeth index (DMFT).

Interleukin 1 alpha genetic polymorphisms as potential biomarkers for oral health-related quality of life in Para athletes.

Aims: To assess the impact of dental caries on OHRQoL in Para athletes and to evaluate whether interleukin 1 alpha (IL1A) (rs17561, rs1304037), interleukin 10 (IL10) (rs1800871), and interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL1RN) (rs9005) genes are potential biomarkers for OHRQoL in Para athletes.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study consisting of 264 Para athletes (athletics, 143; powerlifting, 61; and swimming, 60) aged between 14 and 79 years was conducted. The decayed-missing-filled teeth index was used for the clinical evaluation.

Salivary pH and oral health of Brazilian para-athletes: Saliva and oral health of para-athletes.

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the association of the salivary pH and parameters of oral health in Brazilian para-athletes.

Methods And Results: The sample was composed of 271 Brazilian para-athletes (147 athletics, 61 powerlifting, and 63 swimming); mean age was 31.2 ± 11.