Risk of orofacial injuries and mouthguard use in water polo players

Zamora‐Olave, Carla; Willaert, Eva; Montero-Blesa, Ariadna; Riera-Puñet, Nina; Martínez-Gomis, Jordi

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“…Water polo is a high‐intensity contact sport in which injuries of the head are frequent, and it has been classified as a moderate‐risk sport for orofacial trauma . Indeed, almost 30% of young water polo players in Croatia have suffered an orofacial injury, around 20% of water polo players have suffered a dental injury in Switzerland, and 58% of water polo players in Catalonia reported at least one orofacial injury (3.2 orofacial injuries per season) . Lacerations of the lips are the most frequent orofacial injury, but dental fractures and temporomandibular disorders have also been reported …”

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“…The use of an appropriate mouthguard can reduce the severity of orofacial injury and mouthguards are recommended for use in water polo by the American Dental Association . Despite this, fewer than 8% of water polo players from Switzerland, Croatia, and Catalonia regularly wear a mouthguard during training or competition . The main reasons for this are that they consider them unnecessary or uncomfortable, or that they were not advised to wear one .…”

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“…The most frequently reported complaints with mouthguard use are speech and breathing problems . It is well known that athletes from different sports have fewer complaints when using custom‐made mouthguards compared with either of the other mouthguard types …”

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“…injury, 6 around 20% of water polo players have suffered a dental injury in Switzerland, 7 and 58% of water polo players in Catalonia reported at least one orofacial injury (3.2 orofacial injuries per season). 8 Lacerations of the lips are the most frequent orofacial injury, but dental fractures and temporomandibular disorders have also been reported. 8 The use of an appropriate mouthguard can reduce the severity of orofacial injury and mouthguards are recommended for use in water polo by the American Dental Association.…”

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“…8 Lacerations of the lips are the most frequent orofacial injury, but dental fractures and temporomandibular disorders have also been reported. 8 The use of an appropriate mouthguard can reduce the severity of orofacial injury and mouthguards are recommended for use in water polo by the American Dental Association. [9][10][11][12] Despite this, fewer than 8% of water polo players from Switzerland, Croatia, and Catalonia regularly wear a mouthguard during training or competition.…”

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

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Dental Traumatology

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Background/aim Approximately 50% of water polo players have suffered orofacial injuries. However, fewer than 8% of players wear a mouthguard. A more comfortable mouthguard design is therefore needed to increase compliance. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of reducing the palatal extension of a custom‐made mouthguard on the degree of satisfaction with a mouthguard among water polo players. Materials and Methods Eighteen elite water polo players participated in this randomized crossover trial. Two custom‐made mouthguards were fabricated for each participant using 4‐mm‐thick ethyl vinyl acetate foils, defined by the extension of the palatal margin from the cervical line: conventional (6 mm) and shortened (2 mm). The mouthguards were worn during all training sessions and matches, in a randomized sequence (one mouthguard type for the first and fourth weeks and the other for the second and third weeks). Mouthguards were evaluated on 10‐point scales for discomfort, interference with oral functions, protection, and general satisfaction after each training session or match. Results Players evaluated the shortened mouthguard as having less interference with speech (Effect 1.30; P < 0.001), breathing (Effect 0.98; P = 0.004), swallowing (Effect 1.30; P < 0.001), and athletic performance (Effect 0.61; P = 0.03) compared with the conventional mouthguard. The perceived degree of protection was similar among participants when wearing each type of mouthguard. Overall, players were more satisfied with the shortened mouthguard (Effect 0.64; P = 0.03). Conclusions Reducing the palatal extension of a custom‐made mouthguard from 6 to 2 mm improves the overall satisfaction of elite water polo players without affecting the perceived degree of protection.

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Effects of competitive sports on temporomandibular dysfunction: a literature review

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Objectives The German Society of Craniomandibular Function and Disorders recommends that patients suffering from temporomandibular dysfunctions should practice sports in order to compensate for everyday stress. This raises the question as to what extent competitive athletes develop temporomandibular dysfunctions or whether their athletic activities protect them. With the present literature review, the authors intend to give an overview of the currently available publications on this topic. Materials and methods A literature research in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases was performed to filter out the currently available publications on the topic ‚sports, and temporomandibular dysfunction. Results Out of 114 available articles, seven met the inclusion criteria. Two other relevant articles were found in the list of references, so that in total, nine publications were picked for the review. In case numbers ranging from eight to 347 subjects, a temporomandibular dysfunction was detected with a prevalence between 11.7% and 100% for athletes and between 11.11% and 14.3% for non-athletes. Different kinds of sports were evaluated, all of them contact sports: basketball, handball, wrestling, boxing, karate, mixed martial arts, field hockey, water polo, and soccer. One study compared athletes with and without consumption of anabolic steroids, regardless of the type of sport. The level of athletic performance varied across the different studies. Conclusions Currently, studies dealing with the effect of competitive sports on temporomandibular dysfunction are scarce. Inconsistent methodological procedures permit only limited comparability. Clinical relevance A general trend, however, can already be discerned: professional athletes suffer from temporomandibular dysfunctions more frequently than non-athletes.

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Impact of sports on temporomandibular dysfunction: a comparison of competitive and recreational female athletes as well as female non-athletes

2022

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Objectives The present study was conducted to investigate the correlation between (competitive) sports and the occurrence of temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMD) by comparing the prevalences in competitive, recreational, and non-athletic women. Materials and methods A total of 138 women between the ages of 18 and 45 were interviewed about symptoms of TMD by means of a questionnaire. Based on their athletic performance level, the participating women were classified as competitive athletes, recreational athletes, or non-athletes (each group n = 46). Results Symptoms of TMD were notably less frequent in competitive female athletes (52.2%) than in recreational female athletes (63.0%) and female non-athletes (60.9%). With increasing training load, the prevalence of TMD decreased in both the competitive and recreational female athlete groups. Conclusions Athletic activity in general seems to have a positive effect on the occurrence of TMD. Competitive female athletes appear less likely to suffer from symptoms of TMD than recreational athletes and non-athletes. One possible explanation for this could be the better supervision by qualified trainers and physiotherapists in competitive sports. Clinical relevance Patients should be motivated to engage in sports as a protective measure against symptoms of TMD. However, it is important to ensure that they are properly instructed by experienced personnel in order to avoid unphysiological strain and negative consequences.

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Risk of orofacial injuries and mouthguard use in water polo players

Abstract: The incidence of orofacial injuries in water polo players is high. Although some players had tried a mouthguard, mainly the mouth-formed type, most of them do not wear them routinely for training and competition.

Cited by 26 publications

References 27 publications

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

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

Effects of competitive sports on temporomandibular dysfunction: a literature review

Impact of sports on temporomandibular dysfunction: a comparison of competitive and recreational female athletes as well as female non-athletes

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