Un “boxing” the reality: Knowledge, attitude, and perception of orthodontists, dental practitioners, and orthodontic patients toward mouthguards' wear during contact sports—A cross-sectional study

IF 1.7 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research Pub Date : 2024-06-04 DOI:10.1002/cre2.904

Shailaja Raghavan, Elham S. Abu Alhaija, Yousef Nasrawi, Susan Al- Khateeb, Samer Sunna

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Abstract

Introduction

Mouthguards (MGs) have the potential to prevent contact sport-related dental injuries. However, varying perceptions of their effectiveness persist, influencing recommendations by dental professionals.

Aim

To assess the attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions of orthodontists, other dental practitioners (general dentists and other dental specialists), and orthodontic patients involved in contact sports regarding the use of MGs.

Methodology

A cross-sectional survey was designed to collect information from dental clinicians (orthodontists and other dental practitioners) and their orthodontic patients about using MGs during sports participation. A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit the participants for an online survey. A total of 107 (32 males/75 females) dental clinicians and 147 (75 males/72 females) orthodontic patients (mean age 17.5 ± 5.84 years) participated in the study. Pre-validated questionnaires, specifically designed for dental clinicians and orthodontic patients, were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 28.0; SPSS).

Results

Nearly 50% of dental clinicians have recently recommended MGs to their patients in their clinical practice out of which 59% preferred the stock type; 33% of dental clinicians enquired their patients about involvement in contact sports during initial visits. The majority of orthodontic patients acquired knowledge about MGs through the Internet. More than half of orthodontic patients expressed unwillingness to pay for MGs, and 89% of orthodontic patients found using MGs during contact sports uncomfortable.

Conclusion

The findings provide valuable insights into the practices and attitudes of dental clinicians and orthodontic patients regarding MGs, their recommendations, and the comfort levels associated with using them during contact sports.

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不 "拳击 "现实：正畸医生、牙科医生和正畸患者对接触性运动中佩戴护齿的认识、态度和看法--横断面研究

导言护齿器（MGs）具有预防与接触性运动相关的牙科损伤的潜力。然而，人们对其有效性的不同认识一直影响着牙科专业人员的建议。目的评估正畸医师、其他牙科从业人员（普通牙医和其他牙科专家）以及参与接触性运动的正畸患者对使用护齿的态度、知识和看法。方法设计了一项横断面调查，以收集牙科临床医生（正畸医生和其他牙科从业人员）及其正畸患者关于在参加体育运动时使用制动喷雾器的信息。调查采用方便抽样技术，招募参与者参与在线调查。共有 107 名（32 名男性/75 名女性）牙科临床医师和 147 名（75 名男性/72 名女性）正畸患者（平均年龄为 17.5 ± 5.84 岁）参与了研究。研究采用了专门为牙科临床医生和正畸患者设计的、经过预先验证的问卷。数据使用 SPSS 软件（28.0 版；SPSS）进行分析。结果近 50%的牙科临床医生最近在临床实践中向患者推荐了MGs，其中59%的人更喜欢股票型MGs；33%的牙科临床医生在初次就诊时询问了患者参与接触性运动的情况。大多数正畸患者都是通过互联网获得有关制粒剂的知识的。超过半数的正畸患者表示不愿意支付制粒剂的费用，89%的正畸患者认为在接触性运动中使用制粒剂不舒服。结论这些研究结果为了解牙科临床医生和正畸患者对制导喷雾剂的做法和态度、对制导喷雾剂的建议以及在接触性运动中使用制导喷雾剂的舒适度提供了宝贵的见解。

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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

165

审稿时长

26 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical and Experimental Dental Research aims to provide open access peer-reviewed publications of high scientific quality representing original clinical, diagnostic or experimental work within all disciplines and fields of oral medicine and dentistry. The scope of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research comprises original research material on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of oro-facial, oro-pharyngeal and maxillofacial tissues, and functions and dysfunctions within the stomatognathic system, and the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases and conditions that have an effect on the homeostasis of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures, as well as the healing and regeneration and the clinical aspects of replacement of hard and soft tissues with biomaterials, and the rehabilitation of stomatognathic functions. Studies that bring new knowledge on how to advance health on the individual or public health levels, including interactions between oral and general health and ill-health are welcome.