MOUTHGUARD FOR PREVENTING ORAL INJURIES IN CHILDREN

Kim, Kyoung-Hee; Kim, Jong-Soo; You, Seung-Hoon

Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2005;32(3):537-542.
Published online August 31, 2005.

MOUTHGUARD FOR PREVENTING ORAL INJURIES IN CHILDREN

Kyoung-Hee Kim, Jong-Soo Kim, Seung-Hoon You

Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dankook University

소아환자에 있어서 외상방지를 위한 마우스가드의 치험례

김경희, 김종수, 유승훈

단국대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실

Correspondence: Jong-Soo Kim, Tel: 041-550-1931, Email: jskim@dku.edu

Abstract

Dentofacial trauma can result in tooth fracture, avulsion, facial bone fracture. The Unites states and Japan mandated the use of mouthguards for contact sports. But, Korean didn't. Mouthguards divided into ready-made type and custom-made type. Mouthguards protect the lips, intraoral soft tissues, teeth and provide the mandible with resilient support to prevent jaw fracture and dislocations. Sports-related accidents have been reported to be one of the most common causes of dentofacial trauma. Sports trauma of involving teeth with incomplete root formation cause long chair time, multiple visit, economic considerations, additional dental services. So, mouthguards can offer considerable protection against sports-related trauma.

Key Words: Mouthguard, Dentofacial trauma