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Exercise capacity in athletes with mouthguards.

T von Arx1, R Flury, J Tschan

  • 1Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, Bern, Switzerland. thomas.vonarx@zmk.unibe.ch

International Journal of Sports Medicine
|July 7, 2007
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Custom-made mouthguards do not hinder athletic performance. Athletes reported less perceived interference with performance after wearing a mouthguard, with objective measures showing no reduction in exercise capacity.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Mouthguards are commonly used in sports to prevent dental injuries.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential negative impacts of mouthguards on athletic performance and physiological responses.
  • Understanding the effects of mouthguards on exercise capacity is crucial for athletes and sports professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the influence of a custom-made mouthguard on maximal exercise capacity and cardiopulmonary parameters.
  • To assess athletes' subjective perceptions of mouthguard use during exercise.
  • To determine if mouthguard use affects breathing, speaking, concentration, and overall athletic performance.

Main Methods:

  • Thirteen male athletes (18-27 years) participated in the study.

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  • Athletes were interviewed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after mouthguard use.
  • Cardiorespiratory examinations were conducted using a cycle ergometer with and without a custom-made laminated mouthguard.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjective ratings of performance interference decreased significantly after four weeks of mouthguard use and after ergometer testing (p < 0.001).
    • Objective maximal workload during spiroergometry was slightly higher with the mouthguard (330.2 W) compared to without (314.5 W).
    • Peak minute ventilation and oxygen uptake remained unchanged during exercise with and without the mouthguard.

    Conclusions:

    • Custom-made mouthguards do not significantly impair maximal exercise performance in athletes.
    • Mouthguard use can lead to improved subjective perceptions of performance and reduced interference.
    • The findings support the use of custom-made mouthguards without compromising athletic physiological capacity.