Effectiveness and fabrication of mouthguards.
Although mouthguards have been suggested as a means for preventing dental traumatic injuries, there are still some controversies over some aspects such as effectiveness in preventing concussions, material selections, method for fabrication, design, side effects and so on. The purpose of this literature review was to clarify differences in opinions with supporting evidence on these issues and find the best guidelines for promoting usage and providing mouthguards with better protective capability and fewer side effects such as difficulty in breathing and speaking.
Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan.
Yoshinobu
Y
Maeda
Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA.
David
D
Kumamoto
Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan.
Kazutomo
K
Yagi
Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan.
Kazunori
K
Ikebe
D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000517:prevention & control; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D004242:Diving; D004867:Equipment Design; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D009064:Mouth Protectors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010969:Plastics; D019876:Sports Equipment; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control
D010969:Plastics