Review Article

Year: 2023 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 2 | Page : 18-25

Mouthguards in Sports Dentistry: A Review

K N B Gowtham1, Mercy T 2 1Resident Dental Intern, Department of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu 2Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamil Nadu

Address for Correspondence:

Dr Mercy T

Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Email: drtmercyvinolia@vmsdc.edu.in

Abstract

Sports dentistry is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the prevention and treatment of sports-related orofacial injuries. These injuries can range from minor, such as tooth luxation, to severe, such as facial bone fractures and concussions. The most important way to prevent sports-related dental injuries is to wear a mouthguard. Dentists play a vital role in managing dentofacial injuries due to sports. Thus, sports dentistry is an important field that can help athletes of all ages and skill levels enjoy their activities safely. By taking steps to prevent sports-related dental injuries, athletes can protect their teeth, gums, and overall health. Sports dentistry can help to reduce the cost of dental care in the long term.    

Keywords: Sports injuries, Dental trauma, Oro-Facial injuries, Mouth guards, Sports dentistry

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How to cite this article: Gowtham, K. N. B., & T, M. (2023). Mouthguards in Sports Dentistry: A Review: Review Article. International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation, 8(2), 18–25. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjpedorehab.v8i2.937