RESUMO
There appears to be much confusion or misinformation worldwide regarding mouthguards and their use in sports. In an effort to clarify where the international dental community stands on mouthguards and mouthguard research, the workshop looked at some important questions. The goal was to one day formulate consensus statements related to these questions, which will be based on current scientific evidence-based research, to motivate the international community of the importance of dentally fitted laminated mouthguards and the wearing of them by athletes of all sports. There are only five sports in the United States that require the use of mouthguards. If, through workshops such as this, the importance of wearing dentally fitted laminated mouthguards can be demonstrated, then more sports may require their athletes to wear them.
Assuntos
Traumatismos em Atletas/prevenção & controle , Traumatismos Maxilofaciais/prevenção & controle , Protetores Bucais/estatística & dados numéricos , Esportes , Congressos como Assunto , HumanosRESUMO
As the young athletes in our practices become involved in organized sports or recreational activities, it is important for dentists to take a proactive role and encourage parents of these kids to wear proper protective equipment to prevent oral injuries. Dentists must educate themselves and their young patients about the prevention of such injuries. Prevention is an obligation of dentistry as well as a critical patient responsibility. Safe sports participation should be the goal of any sports program and the dental profession should enthusiastically work to achieve this goal in every community.
