Prevention of maxillofacial injuries through analysis of mechanisms, patterns, and long‐term sequalae

Sarao, Simran Kaur; Levin, Liran

doi:10.1111/edt.12833

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“…Clubs, agents, and sponsors invested in these athletes are also affected, as these injuries can lead to significant financial troubles. In severe cases, athletes may experience psychological implications due to the permanent consequences [20,25,46].…”

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Ergonomic Sports Mouthguards: A Narrative Literature Review and Future Perspectives

De Queiroz,

da Cruz,

Demachkia

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Sports activities can increase participants’ risk of orofacial trauma. Therefore, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of various types of sports mouthguards. This study aims to present a narrative literature review on ergonomic mouthguards, including their indications for use, classifications, materials, manufacturing methods, and the current status of additive manufacturing in their production. Research of the existing literature was performed in the Google Scholar, MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases to identify the currently available publications on the topic of sports mouthguards from January 1951 to August 2023. The terms used were “sports mouthguard”, “mouthguards and orofacial traumas”, and “mouthguards and additive manufacturing”. A total of 920 articles were found, and 39 articles were selected and included in this review. While consensus exists regarding the significance of using sports mouthguards with optimal attributes, there is a need for standardization in the methodology for manufacturing custom-made mouthguards. These can be fashioned with conventional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer reinforcements. Such standardization would ensure uniform stress distribution and guarantee ample protection for oral tissues, allowing for universal reproducibility among dental practitioners. Additive manufacturing stands as an innovative method for fabricating mouthguards, displaying promising benefits. However, the materials and methodologies employed in this workflow still require refinement and characterization for a safe clinical integration.

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Ergonomic Sports Mouthguards: A Narrative Literature Review and Future Perspectives

De Queiroz,

da Cruz,

Demachkia

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Stress Distribution in Proclined Anterior Teeth of Pediatric Patients With and Without Mouthguard Use: A 3D Finite Element Analysis

Bhadule,

Kalaskar,

Doiphode

2024

Dental Traumatology

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BackgroundTraumatic dental injuries related to sports are a significant concern, as they can have severe physical and psychological impacts on children. Using mouthguards is essential, particularly in sports like skating, where high‐impact forces are common.AimThe study aimed to evaluate how stress is distributed on the teeth and surrounding bone in children with proclined anterior teeth when a force of 614.12 N was applied to two different regions of the jaws. The evaluation was conducted using finite element analysis (FEA), both with and without the use of a mouthguard.Methods and MethodologyA 3‐dimensional finite element analysis (FEA) model was constructed using a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan of a 12‐year‐old male patient. An average standardized force of 614.12 N was calculated, based on the average weight of children aged 11 to 13 years and the average speed of 13.4 m/s with which the children skate. The force was applied in two different directions and areas of the jaws: a lateral blow, perpendicular to the crown and root with the maxillary and mandibular teeth in occlusion (between the first molar and second premolar), and a blow obliquely at the pogonion point on the chin. Static simulations were then performed for four realistic scenarios—two with mouthguards and two without mouthguards.ResultThe Von Mises stresses were evaluated under all conditions. When the applied force was directed laterally, the stress values observed were 126.76 MPa with a mouthguard and 140 MPa without a mouthguard. When the force was applied to the chin region, the stress values were 37.997 MPa with a mouthguard and 40.67 MPa without a mouthguard.ConclusionThe use of a mouthguard in children is beneficial for protecting teeth and surrounding structures, especially in cases of proclined anterior teeth, as it helps dampen the generated stresses.

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Prevention of maxillofacial injuries through analysis of mechanisms, patterns, and long‐term sequalae

Cited by 2 publications

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Ergonomic Sports Mouthguards: A Narrative Literature Review and Future Perspectives

Ergonomic Sports Mouthguards: A Narrative Literature Review and Future Perspectives

Stress Distribution in Proclined Anterior Teeth of Pediatric Patients With and Without Mouthguard Use: A 3D Finite Element Analysis

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