Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Department of Clinical Sciences (pharmacology & Preventive Dentistry), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Dent Traumatol. 2021 Oct;37(5):661-671. doi: 10.1111/edt.12686. Epub 2021 May 21.
Properly fitted mouthguards reduce the risk and severity of orofacial injury, to both hard and soft tissues, preventing thousands of dollars of trauma management. In this review, findings from recent research will be evaluated to discuss the strengths and limitations of the different types of mouthguards, including their indications by sport. Design, ideal dimensions, and other characteristics will also be explored. Additionally, patient education and motivation will be examined, with a focus on the dentist's role in this regard. Finally, in addition to proper oral hygiene, the importance of proper mouthguard maintenance and evaluation will be discussed. This review will therefore be able to act as a guide for dentists looking to provide patients of all ages with personal protective equipment and stay up-to-date on recent developments in this branch of the sports dentistry field.
合适的口腔防护用具可降低口腔颌面部软硬组织受伤的风险和严重程度，避免数千美元的创伤管理费用。在本次综述中，我们将评估最近研究的结果，讨论不同类型口腔防护用具的优缺点，包括其在不同运动项目中的适应证。我们还将探讨口腔防护用具的设计、理想尺寸和其他特征。此外，我们还将研究患者教育和动机，重点关注牙医在这方面的作用。最后，除了口腔卫生，我们还将讨论正确的口腔防护用具维护和评估的重要性。因此，本综述可以为希望为各个年龄段的患者提供个人防护设备的牙医提供指导，并了解运动牙科领域这一分支的最新进展。
