1. Mouthguards in dentistry: Current recommendations for dentists
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Aviv Ouanounou and Laura Sliwkanich
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business.product_category ,business.industry ,Dentists ,Tooth Injuries ,Dentistry ,Equipment Design ,030229 sport sciences ,030206 dentistry ,Oral hygiene ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Trauma management ,Athletic Injuries ,Humans ,Mouth Protectors ,Medicine ,Mouthguard ,Oral Surgery ,business ,human activities ,Personal protective equipment ,Sports ,Patient education - Abstract
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.
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- 2021
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