| Title: |
Position Statement and Recommendations for Custom‐Made Sport Mouthguards |
| Authors: |
Avgerinos, Stavros; Stamos, Athanasios; Nanussi, Alessandro; Engels‐Deutsch, Marc; Cantamessa, Sophie; Dartevelle, Jean‐Luc; Unamuno, Eider; Del Grosso, Flavia; Fritsch, Tilman; Crouzette, Thierry; Striegel, Markus; Sánchez, Christian Cardozo; Okshah, Abdulmajeed; Tzimpoulas, Nestor; Naka, Olga; Kouveliotis, George; Tzoutzas, Ioannis; Zoidis, Panagiotis; Synodinos, Filippos; Loizos, Evangelos; Tasopoulos, Theodoros; Haughey, John; Rahiotis, Christos |
| Source: |
Dental Traumatology ; volume 41, issue 3, page 246-251 ; ISSN 1600-4469 1600-9657 |
| Publisher Information: |
Wiley |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
Wiley Online Library (Open Access Articles via Crossref) |
| Description: |
Sports‐related traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a significant global concern, particularly in contact sports, where the risk of orofacial injuries is high. Custom‐made sports mouthguards (CSMs) are recognized as the most effective means of preventing these injuries, providing both protection and comfort without impairing athletic performance. Despite their proven benefits, there is no globally standardized approach to mouthguard design, fabrication, or usage, primarily due to varying regulations, awareness levels, and cultural attitudes toward sports safety across different countries. This document from the European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD) outlines the latest guidelines for selecting, constructing, clinical use, and maintaining CSMs. It emphasizes the need for mouthguards fabricated from FDA‐approved materials, designed to absorb and distribute impact forces effectively, and customized to ensure optimal fit and comfort. The EA4SD also highlights the importance of education for dental professionals and athletes on the benefits of CSMs, advocating for their mandatory use in high‐risk sports to reduce the prevalence of TDIs and related complications. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.1111/edt.13019 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.13019; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/edt.13019 |
| Rights: |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.18AE08E9 |
| Database: |
BASE |