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The athlete's mouthpiece.
This article points out several needs. The first is the need to have research on the design of the athlete's mouthpiece. This study demonstrates that the most frequently used athlete's mouthpieces alter the relationship of the lower jaw to the upper jaw. Second, this article expresses the need for design change in the present mouthpiece. It shows statistics that indicate a design change could be very advantageous to the athlete's performance. A strong case is made for viewing the mouthpiece as an aid as well as a protector.
[The use of orodental protectors in field hockey].
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Another teeth protector.
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Failure of a SafeBite bite protector.
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A tongue protector for patients with tetanus.
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[Tooth protectors. Prevention of dental injuries in sports].
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New tongue protector to prevent decubital lingual ulcers caused by tongue thrust with myoclonus.
We treated tongue ulcers in a twenty-two-month-old male child with Gaucher disease and several neuronopathic symptoms, including frequent convulsions. Because the patient was always thrusting his tongue and biting with his upper and lower primary incisors during the myoclonus and convulsions, traumatic decubital ulcers on the dorsum and ventral surface of the tongue were formed. During the convulsions, bleeding and pus discharges were observed. For the protection of the tongue from the teeth, a tongue protector was fabricated from a soft silicone relining material used for dentures. The protector covered the mandibular primary central incisors, the alveolar ridge, and the ventral surface, apex and dorsum of the tongue. The ulcer symptoms completely disappeared after two months of using the protector.
[Use of dental impression technic in the construction of individual tooth protectors and their significance in the prevention of sports injuries].
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MOUTHGUARDS: PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK TO HEAD, NECK AND TEETH.
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[Effect of teeth protector on dental injuries during general anesthesia].
BACKGROUND: Dental injuries are the most common reason for complaints against anesthetists. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of teeth protector on dental injuries during general anesthesia. METHODS: Incidence of dental injuries was evaluated retrospectively in 5,946 consecutive patients between November 1998 and October 2001. All the patients were interviewed directly at a post-anesthetic clinic. RESULTS: Dental injuries were observed in 2.1% of the patients, and the injuries occurred more frequently in the patients undergoing difficult tracheal intubation. The teeth protector used in the present study was made of cellulose aceto-butylate and was produced using eruko-pressed disks molded from own teeth form. One hundred and eighty five patients (3.1%) requested teeth protectors, and none of them had their teeth injured during anesthesia. CONCLUSION: Our results showed that the teeth protector could protect the teeth from dental injuries and increased the satisfaction with anesthesia. Preoperatively anesthesiologists should know the characteristics of patients' teeth and inform the patients of the risk of injury. We conclude that the custom-made protector might be useful and necessary to preserve the teeth from dental injuries during anesthesia.
[A simple bite protector for the laryngeal mask].
A new simple gag is presented securing the width of the tube of the laryngeal mask. The device is a 45 degrees-angled, u-shaped, synthetic-coated aluminium rod. This gag, while being additionally an aid to ensure the proper position of the laryngeal mask, is easy to handle and can be re-used after disinfection. Due to its rounded shape and the soft synthetic coating, accidental damage of the teeth seems to be nearly impossible.
Are mouthguards necessary for basketball?
This literature review evaluates the significance of dental injuries and their relationship to a specific sport--basketball. Many studies have been published on individual sports or groups of sports, but most pertain to specific age groups or levels of competition. Research suggests that many sports that do not require mouthguards should encourage male and female participants to use orofacial protectors. Athletes, coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, parents, and members of the dental community should be aware of how individuals who participate in sporting activities are at risk for dental trauma. Any sport where the potential for dental trauma can exist, such as basketball, soccer, or wrestling, should consider utilizing mouthguards to protect the competitors. The establishment of mouthguard programs for athletes of all ages and genders who participate in basketball may help to reduce the incidence of dental trauma.
A literature review of sports-related orofacial trauma.
This literature review evaluates the significance of dental injuries and their relationship to specific sports activities. Many studies have been published on individual sports or groups of sports but most pertain to specific age groups or levels of competition. Research suggests that many sports that do not require mouthguards should encourage male and female participants to use orofacial protectors. Athletes, coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, parents, and members of the dental community should be aware of how individuals who participate in sporting activities are at risk for dental trauma. Any sport where the potential for dental trauma can exist (such as basketball, soccer, or wrestling) should consider utilizing mouthguards to protect the competitors. The establishment of mouthguard programs for athletes of all ages, genders, and sports may help to reduce the incidence of dental trauma. A sports-related, orofacial/dental trauma reporting system is considered.
An acrylic dental protector in peroral endoscopy.
A simple acrylic dental prosthesis is described which achieves successful dental protection during peroral endoscopy. This prosthesis is not advocated for all cases, but certainly is well warranted for those patients whose upper dentition is at risk during endoscopy because of the prominence of the incisors, the presence of loose teeth, or with extensive restorative work. In present experience, approximately 10 per cent of patients undergoing endoscopy have such an acrylic prosthesis prepared pre-operatively. The commercially available flexible plastic dental guard is used in approximately 25 per cent of cases, and the remaining cases need no specific attention. It is felt that this prosthesis could be constructed by any dentist conversant with the technique.
A preliminary study of patient comfort associated with customised mouthguards.
OBJECTIVE: To compare patient perception of custom made mouthguards of ideal and less than ideal designs in terms of their comfort and "wearability". METHOD: A mouthguard of ideal design (A) and one incorporating common design faults of underextension and unadjusted occlusion (B) were provided for 22 active sportsmen and women. They were not informed of the details of the design or the status of the protector. Half the participants were asked to wear mouthguard A first and the other half wore B first, each worn for one hour on two consecutive nights. Questionnaires were used to evaluate and rate the comfort and wearability of each mouthguard. RESULTS: Eighteen people completed the study. The ideal appliance was rated as significantly more retentive and comfortable overall and specifically was more comfortable to lips, gums, and tongue. It was also recognised as being less bulky, less likely to keep the teeth apart, or to cause pain in the jaw muscles. CONCLUSIONS: Comfort is likely to be increased if mouthguards are extended labially to within 2 mm of the vestibular reflection, adjusted to allow even occlusal contact, rounded at the buccal peripheries, and tapered at the palatal edges.
Medical care of the athlete.
Atheletics involve many health hazards for children. The possibility for injury is present and participation means a calculated risk. To justify the risks, the benefits must outweigh the dangers. Sports, suitably engaged in, promote both physical and mental health. As pediatricians we become involved on two occasions: during the preseason examination to determine the child's fitness to participate, and when injury has occurred. Adequate examining means an understanding of what is involved to participate, promoting safety standards, and equitable competitive situations.