The Prevalence of Dental, Facial and Head Injuries Sustained by Schoolboy Rugby Players. A Pilot Study

Jagger, Robert; Abbasbhai, Ali; Patel, Dilan; Jagger, DC; Griffiths, Alex

doi:10.1308/135576110791654793

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“…19 A study of English rugby union players found that 41% of players had experienced dental injuries, of which 37% were fractured teeth. 20,21 Another study found a high prevalence of soft tissue injuries, with 40% of Scottish rugby union players reporting injuries to the face or head requiring sutures. 4,20 Several published studies have investigated the prevalence of orofacial and dental trauma in participants of contact sports.…”

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“…20,21 Another study found a high prevalence of soft tissue injuries, with 40% of Scottish rugby union players reporting injuries to the face or head requiring sutures. 4,20 Several published studies have investigated the prevalence of orofacial and dental trauma in participants of contact sports. A high prevalence of dental injuries among schoolboy rugby union players in Australia and England has been reported.…”

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“…A high prevalence of dental injuries among schoolboy rugby union players in Australia and England has been reported. 20 Additionally, …”

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Prevalence of dental trauma and use of mouthguards in rugby union players

Ilia¹,

Metcalfe

Heffernan

2014

Aust Dent J

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Background: There is a high prevalence of orofacial trauma in rugby union players. Mouthguards reduce complications following dental injuries, should dental injuries occur. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of oral trauma and the significance of mouthguard use in adult amateur rugby union players in New South Wales, Australia. Methods: Questionnaires were distributed to players in rugby union clubs. It questioned players about their mouthguard use and orofacial trauma experience; the type of injury, complications, if a mouthguard was worn, where treatment was sought and outcome. Results: The prevalence of orofacial trauma in rugby union players is 64.9%. The most common injury was laceration to intraoral and extraoral soft tissues at 44.5%. Of all orofacial injuries reported, 41.9% were to the dentition. Following dental injury, loss of the tooth was the most common complication (34.7%). 76.9% of players wore mouthguards. By wearing a mouthguard, the risk reduction for ongoing complications following dental injuries was 18.5% (p-value = 0.009). Of these, 10.4% (p-value = 0.45) represented loss of the tooth. Conclusions: Rates of orofacial trauma and complications in amateur rugby union players are high in Australia. Use of mouthguards results in significant risk reduction for complications following dental injuries, including loss of tooth.

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Prevalence of dental trauma and use of mouthguards in rugby union players

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2014

Aust Dent J

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“…The questionnaire used in this study was similar to those used in previous studies [7,8]. As discussed previously the findings of such questionnaires must be interpreted with some caution [8] because the retrospective design means that data are subjective and accuracy is reliant on the memory of the subjects.…”

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“…As discussed previously the findings of such questionnaires must be interpreted with some caution [8] because the retrospective design means that data are subjective and accuracy is reliant on the memory of the subjects. It is possible that minor injuries were forgotten or ignored for reporting purposes.…”

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Oro-facial Injuries and Mouth Guard use in British National League Water Polo Players

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Curran³

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The effects of custom‐made mouthguard design on physiological parameters and players' perception in rugby union

Karaganeva,

Tomlinson,

Pinner

et al. 2024

European Journal of Sport Science

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Some sports participants are often reluctant to wear a mouthguard due to issues with comfort, breathing and communication. However, there is limited evidence that investigates the use of custom‐made mouthguards and variations in design as key factors to minimise these issues. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the effect of custom‐made mouthguard design on cardiopulmonary function, exercise performance and perception of comfort in rugby union players. Fourteen rugby players (aged 20.2 ± 1.19 years) were recruited to undertake a rugby‐specific exercise protocol on a treadmill over four conditions (no mouthguard and three custom‐made mouthguard designs). Cardiopulmonary responses were assessed using breath‐by‐breath analysis, in conjunction with blood lactate (BLa) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) was assessed before and after the study to identify any changes in players' level of performance. Participants scored each mouthguard in relation to preference, comfort, breathing, protection and retention. There were no differences in oxygen uptake (p = 0.785, = 0.021), ventilation (p = 0.952, = 0.007), respiratory exchange ratio (p = 0.564, = 0.039) and heart rate (p = 0.830, = 0.017), whilst participants performed with the selected custom‐made mouthguards. However, RPE was higher without a mouthguard than whilst using two of the mouthguards during the first 3 min of exercise, in combination with higher BLa accumulation (p ≤ 0.05). Although there was no statistical difference between mouthguard designs in the ratings around comfort, there was a preference towards mouthguards with reduced palatal coverage. Individual preference in design may improve compliance of wearing a mouthguard without affecting physiological parameters.

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The Prevalence of Dental, Facial and Head Injuries Sustained by Schoolboy Rugby Players. A Pilot Study

Abstract: Dental, orofacial and head injuries were commonly reported. Dental injuries were the most prevalent type of injury. All players used mouthguards regularly.

Cited by 14 publications

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Prevalence of dental trauma and use of mouthguards in rugby union players

Prevalence of dental trauma and use of mouthguards in rugby union players

Oro-facial Injuries and Mouth Guard use in British National League Water Polo Players

The effects of custom‐made mouthguard design on physiological parameters and players' perception in rugby union

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