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Beltran Llanes A
Beltran Llanes A
Spain
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Research Article
Awareness and Use of Mouthguards in Athletes with a High Risk of Oral Trauma in Barcelona
Author(s): Costa Palau S, Beltran Llanes A, Serrat Barón M and Cabratosa Termens JCosta Palau S, Beltran Llanes A, Serrat Barón M and Cabratosa Termens J
Background: Dental injuries are the most common sports-related orofacial injury type. Most such injuries may be prevented through the use of a protective mouthguard. Aim: This study assessed the level of knowledge about mouthguards, the relative importance attributed to mouthguards, the factors influencing mouthguard choice and use, and the incidence of dental injury among athletes in Barcelona, Spain, according to age and sport. Materials and Methods: A total of 127 athletes (mean age, 33 years; range, 16–50 years) from different sports (15 rugby, 51 field hockey, 20 trial, 17 kickboxing, 12 handball, and 12 taekwondo athletes) were administered an anonymous survey of 25 items concerning their opinion and use of mouthguards. For some parameters, a visual analogue scale (0&nda.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000254