Widmer R P
Westmead Hospital Dental Clinical School, New South Wales.
Aust Fam Physician. 1992 Sep;21(9):1263-5, 1268-70.
Dentoalveolar trauma is unfortunately a regular part of medical practice. The prompt management of such injuries is vital in re-establishing a healthy dentition. As well, the promotion of preventive equipment is paramount: from seat belts and bike helmets to mouthguards. The purchase of over the counter one-size-fits-all mouthguards is not only a waste of money but dangerous. Well made mouthguards fitted by a dentist are a sensible investment to reduce the frequency and severity of costly dental injury and to preserve the attractive aesthetics of natural teeth (Figures 21 and 22). They must be worn in competition and at practice.
不幸的是，牙槽创伤是医疗实践中常见的一部分。对这类损伤进行及时处理对于重建健康的牙列至关重要。此外，推广预防设备至关重要：从安全带、自行车头盔到护齿器。购买非处方的均码护齿器不仅浪费钱，而且危险。由牙医定制的优质护齿器是一项明智的投资，可减少代价高昂的牙齿损伤的频率和严重程度，并保持天然牙齿的美观（图21和图22）。在比赛和训练时都必须佩戴。
