title: Mouthguards and orthodontic patients.
abstract: All orthodontic patients who wear fixed appliances and participate in contact sports are recommended to wear a mouthguard for protection against dental trauma and injury. An overview of the different types of mouthguards currently available is described together with their relative suitability for orthodontic patients.
authors.affiliation: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9LT, UK. samersalam1@googlemail.com
authors.forename: Samer
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Salam
authors.forename: Susi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Caldwell
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries; D009064:Mouth Protectors / Q000145:classification; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control