Wang Ke, Liu Yitong, Zhao Zihe, Zhou Shengjie, Zhang Min
Department of Implantology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration, Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology, Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
HKU Business School, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Jan 28;12:1527621. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1527621. eCollection 2025.
Mouthguards are proven devices placed inside the mouth to prevent oral lacerations, dental injuries, and jaw fractures. Endorsed by the World Dental Federation, mouthguards are crucial for preventing orofacial and dental trauma. However, their adoption in sports is challenged by limited guidance, communication barriers, and cost considerations. Based on extensive literature research in PubMed/MEDLINE, this narrative review summarizes the historical development of mouthguards, elaborates on their primary classifications, and examines the factors influencing their properties. Importantly, the impact of mouthguards on sports performance is clarified in this study. Overall, using mouthguards in sports not only reduces the occurrence and severity of dental injuries but also holds promise for enhancing athletic performances such as strength, aerobic capacity, agility, balance, and flexibility. Therefore, promoting mouthguard use in the sports community should be encouraged.
护齿器是放置在口腔内用于预防口腔撕裂伤、牙齿损伤和颌骨骨折的经证实有效的器具。护齿器得到了世界牙科联盟的认可，对于预防口腔颌面部和牙齿创伤至关重要。然而，在体育活动中使用护齿器面临着指导有限、沟通障碍和成本考量等挑战。基于在PubMed/MEDLINE上进行的广泛文献研究，本叙述性综述总结了护齿器的历史发展，阐述了其主要分类，并研究了影响其性能的因素。重要的是，本研究阐明了护齿器对运动表现的影响。总体而言，在体育活动中使用护齿器不仅能减少牙齿损伤的发生和严重程度，还有望提高力量、有氧能力、敏捷性、平衡能力和柔韧性等运动表现。因此，应鼓励在体育界推广使用护齿器。
