Patterns of orodental injury and mouthguard use in Dutch field hockey

Abstract

A substantial number of field hockey players suffers from orodental injury. Mouthguards should be included in prevention strategies as they are associated with less severe injuries and patterns of injury are to be taken into account when targeting specific groups.

Epidemiology of injuries in outdoor and indoor hockey players over one season: a prospective cohort study

“…Most other studies report the head/face region to be more frequently injured 1 8 10 11. The lower injury rates of face/head injuries could be a result of the introduction and recommendation of protective measures such as eyewear and mouth guards,35 36 even though their use was not assessed in this study and a comparison with a cross-sectional survey study35 might be difficult. Within the upper limb, injury rates of the fingers and hand remain high and protective gear should be considered in order to prevent these.…”

Risk of orofacial injuries and mouthguard use in water polo players

“…10,22 Second, the retrospective nature of this study and the fact that the orofacial injuries were reported by the participants themselves may have affected the accuracy of the diagnosis, especially those related to TMD disorders. First, the high number of nonresponders could have affected the validity of the results.…”

“…Water polo players had fewer complaints for the custom-made mouthguards compared to the mouth-formed ones, which is in accordance with the results obtained with players of other sports including field hockey and rugby. 21,22 The use of an appropriate mouthguard can reduce the severity of orofacial injuries and is recommended by the ADA for different sports including water polo. 2,22,23 Several strategies at the community and individual level could be considered to increase the frequency of mouthguard use in water polo players.…”

“…21,22 The use of an appropriate mouthguard can reduce the severity of orofacial injuries and is recommended by the ADA for different sports including water polo. 2,22,23 Several strategies at the community and individual level could be considered to increase the frequency of mouthguard use in water polo players. Federations, clubs and coaches should be made aware of the convenience of wearing a mouthguard while playing water polo.…”

Satisfaction with shortening the palatal extension of a mouthguard for water polo players: A randomized crossover study

“…Several strategies could be implemented to increase the frequency of mouthguard use among water polo players. At an educational level, dentists and health professionals should encourage the use of mouthguards by professional and amateur players, especially teenagers . At a technical level, dentists should be aware of the mouthguard types that are most suitable for each player and each sport.…”