title: Adaptations of mouthguards for patients with special needs.
abstract: The adaptations and applications of mouthguard appliances are many and varied, with uses ranging from protective to therapeutic. These modifications serve the individual needs of patients. This requires problem-solving based on combining form and function with the skills of the dentist.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, USA. kingscott@bayou.com
authors.forename: L King
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ranalli
mesh_terms: D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000628:therapy; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000628:therapy; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004867:Equipment Design; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries; D009064:Mouth Protectors / Q000145:classification; D011340:Problem Solving; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000517:prevention & control; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000145:classification; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000628:therapy; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005460:Fluorides, Topical