Use of mouthguards in Latin American field hockey athletes during the ODESUR 2022 Games

IF 2.3 3区 医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Catalina Opazo-Garcia, Christian Cardozo-Sanchez, Jeel Moya-Salazar, María Elena Gómez-Fett, Francisca Edwards-Toro, Francisca Gálvez-Bravo, Nora Elgue-Idoyaga, Hans Contreras-Pulache
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Abstract

Background/Aims

Athletes are susceptible to oral injuries. To reduce the incidence and severity of oral trauma, a custom-made mouthguard, a device positioned in the mouth to prevent damage to teeth and surrounding structures, is recommended. In field hockey, according to the international rules of this sport, using mouthguards is not mandatory, but it is recommended to wear them at all times while practicing this discipline. We aimed to determine characteristics and differences regarding mouthguard usage among field hockey players from different countries participating in the XII ODESUR Games.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study that included 78 voluntary hockey athletes that met the inclusion criteria. The questionnaire used was validated by Panam Sports, collecting information on the type of mouthguard (custom-made or prefabricated), and the time of use of the mouthguard (range of 5 years).

Results

Of the total number of athletes, 96% used mouthguards, of which 64% were custom-made type, and 32% were prefabricated (p < .001). Custom-made mouthguards were used by 100%, 89%, and 64% of athletes in Argentina, Chile, and Peru, respectively, while only 40% of athletes in Paraguay and Uruguay used them. It has also been observed that more than 50% of the individuals have not controlled and replaced their intraoral devices for more than 10 years.

Conclusions

Our results reveal a problem with a public health dimension and thus invite the standardization of guidelines with an educational approach to promoting and adopting good sports practices. This report is the first on using mouthguards in high-performance athletes during an international multisport event.

拉丁美洲曲棍球运动员在 2022 年 ODESUR 运动会期间使用护齿的情况
运动员容易受到口腔损伤。为了减少口腔创伤的发生率和严重程度,建议使用定制的护齿器,一种放置在口腔内防止牙齿和周围结构受损的装置。在曲棍球比赛中,根据这项运动的国际规则,使用护齿不是强制性的,但建议在练习这项运动时始终佩戴。我们旨在确定参加第十二届ODESUR运动会的不同国家曲棍球运动员使用护齿器的特点和差异。
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Dental Traumatology
Dental Traumatology 医学-牙科与口腔外科
CiteScore
6.40
自引率
32.00%
发文量
85
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: Dental Traumatology is an international journal that aims to convey scientific and clinical progress in all areas related to adult and pediatric dental traumatology. This includes the following topics: - Epidemiology, Social Aspects, Education, Diagnostics - Esthetics / Prosthetics/ Restorative - Evidence Based Traumatology & Study Design - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Transplant/Implant - Pediatrics and Orthodontics - Prevention and Sports Dentistry - Endodontics and Periodontal Aspects The journal"s aim is to promote communication among clinicians, educators, researchers, and others interested in the field of dental traumatology.
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