Sports Mouthguard Presentation
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SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Prepared by:
GBC Dental Hygiene StudentsNancy Fong, Anna-Marie Maliwat, Jennie Trinh, Thuy Vu
Orofacial injuries in sports: Is prevalent1
Can involve significant medical, financial, psychological and social costs
Can occur with contact sports (Ex. hockey, football, rugby, and boxing) but also in sports with less contact, (Ex. Basketball, baseball and soccer)
The overall injury risk was found to be 1.6 - 1.9 times greater when a mouthguard was not worn, relative to when mouthguards were used during athletic activity 2
Mouthguards are required in the following amateur sports:
Football, rugby, lacrosse, field hockey and boxing
1 The Canadian Dental Hygienists' Association. "CDHA Position Paper on Sports Mouthguards." CDHA Position Paper on Sports Mouthguards 39 (2005): 1-2.
2Knapik JJ, Marshall SW, Lee RB, Darakjy SS, Jones SB, Mitchener TA; delaCruz GG, Jones BH. Mouthguards in sport activities: history, physical properties and injury prevention effectiveness. Sports Medicine 2007;37(2): 117-144.
MOUTHGUARDS and SPORTS
Reduce the risk of: Injuries to intraoral soft tissue (lips, cheeks, & gums)
By providing a barrier between the teeth and oral soft tissues, preventing laceration, hematomas, etc
Luxations/dislocations; fractured teeth, roots & bones By acting as a cushion from direct trauma to the teeth By preventing violent contact between the upper & lower
teeth Fractured jaws & TMJ (temporomandibular)
dysfunction By acting as a shock absorber and dissipating energy to
reduce impact forces to the underlying oral structures Direct blows to the chin may result in joint derangement,
chronic pain, facial skeletal remodelling and growth disturbances
BENEFITS OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Athletes may feel more confident and aggressive with extra protection
Cost a lot less than the potential medical & dental cost $10 - $90 as compared to hundreds - thousands
Reduce the risk of injuries: That may interrupt the game or require athletes’ absent from
playing sports That can have a negative impact on athletes’ social activities,
lifestyle and quality of life Can interfere with chewing and enjoyment of food Can interfere with speech Can be embarrassing resulting in avoidance of social
contact
BENEFITS OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING SPORTS MOUTHGUARDSCHOOSING SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
It should fit properly Stays securely in place by adapting to oral structures Covers all teeth in the arch
Comfortable Should not restrict your speech especially in sports where you need to communicate
verbally with your coach, team members and referee Should not restrict your breathing for good flow of oxygen for better performance and
less muscle fatigue Increased chance of usage
Absorb high impact energy and dissipate the energy This reduces impact forces to the underlying oral structures
Durable and tear resistant Bright colour
Transparent mouthguards are harder to retrieve if they are dislodged from the mouth Easy to clean
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Store Bought Ready-made or Stock Thermoplastic tray that is preformed and ready to wear Limited in sized which may lead to discomfort Fits loosely over the teeth and does not adapt well to or grip onto teeth
Requires athlete to bite down in order to stay in place This requires the wearer’s mouth to be closed to provide any protective
benefit Can interfere with breathing and speaking
Shifts and allows gaps between the teeth which may results in reduced protection
Least expensive Can be purchased at any sporting goods store or through the Internet
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Samples of Store Bought Ready-made or Stock
Store bought “Boil-and-Bite” Sold as a standard tray of thermoplastic material Formed by softening it in hot water, briefly cooling it in cold water, placing it in the
mouth and shaping the material with fingers, tongue and some biting pressure to form a stable impression1
In order to get the protection that it is intended to provide, care must be taken during formation to achieve a consistent thickness in the lips and biting/grinding surfaces
When shaping the mouthguard, the height and width can be reduced which results in less protection
Can be reshaped Can be worn over orthodontic appliances/braces Although it conforms to the mouth better than stock, it is still loose fitting which can
interfere with breathing and speaking Less adequate cushioning, retention and absorption than custom-made mouthguards1
Most do not properly cover all posterior/back teeth Inexpensive Can be purchased in sporting goods stores or on the Internet
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDSTYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
1American Dental Association. "Using mouthguards to reduce the incidence and severity of sports-related oral injuries." The Journal of the American Dental Association (2006) 137: 1712-1720.
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Sample of Store Bought “Boil-and-Bite”
Custom Made Individually designed and form-fitted in a dental office
An impression is taken of the upper set of teeth by the dental professional A stone model is poured from the impression A thermoplastic material is formed over the stone model which is then trimmed to fit
into the mouth over the upper teeth More adaptability to orthodontic appliances/braces
Very important to have a custom made mouthguard when athlete is undergoing orthodontic treatment since brackets and wires can be damaged and cause further damage to hard and soft tissues of mouth
A mandibular (lower jaw) mouthguard should be considered in an athlete with braces for extra protection
Provide better retention and comfort than the previous 2 types Maintains its position in the mouth without the need for the wearer to bite down Therefore, less interference with speech and breathing
Can choose different designs and colours (i.e. team colour) Most expensive option (stay tuned for a less expensive option) Most durable
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Custom Made Mouthguards and Stone Model
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Custom Made – Impression Taking Experience
TYPES OF SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
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HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Mouthguards contain bacteria and plaque Rinse the mouthguard with cold water or
mouthrinse before and after use Can clean it with toothpaste and a toothbrush Occasionally clean the mouthguard in cool,
soapy water and rinse thoroughly Store the mouthguard in a rigid perforated
container. This permits air circulation to prevent bacteria growth and also helps to prevent damage.
To minimize distortion, avoid high temperatures, such as hot water, hot surfaces or direct sunlight
Do not share your mouthguard with others Avoid chewing on the mouthguard as this
can cause distortion and decrease its effectiveness
Check the mouthguard regularly for any tears or distortions since it may become less effective as the damage progresses
It should be replaced every 2-3 years or more often as it wears out overtime
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
SPORTS MOUTHGUARD at GBCSPORTS MOUTHGUARD at GBC
The George Brown College Interprofessional Learning Clinic at the Casa Loma Campus offers dental hygiene, denture and restorative services
Dental Cleaning -$35 Sports Mouthguard (custom-made) - $40 If you are a student in a Health Science program at GBC, dental
cleaning and x-rays are free. For a complete fee schedule of all services provided, please visit
www.georgebrown.ca/clinic For more information, please call (416) 415-4604 Cash, credit, and debit are all acceptable methods of payment Insurance coverage is also accepted
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REFERENCEREFERENCE
American Dental Association. "Using mouthguards to reduce the incidence and severity of sports-related oral injuries." The Journal of the American Dental Association (2006) 137: 1712-1720.
Bull, Charles and Roberts, William O., Dental Injuries. Bull’s Handbook of Sports Injuries. 2nd ed. 14: 163-177.
Jones, Devin. "Mouthguard Awareness." Comp. CDHO. Mouthguard Awareness.
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Ontario Dental Association. "Sports and Activities." Sports and Activities. Your Oral Health. <http://www.youroralhealth.ca/content/view/126/180/>.
Parmet et.al., “Concussion in Sports.” The Journal of the American Medical Association. Nov 2003; 290: 2628.
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. "CDHA Position Paper on Sports Mouthguards." CDHA Position Paper on Sports Mouthguards 39 (2005): 1-2.