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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.

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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.
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.