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Preventive strategies for traumatic dental injuries
Cecilia Bourguignon1, Asgeir Sigurdsson
1Endodontics and Dental Traumatology Clinic, 6 Rue Benouville, Paris, France. cecilia.bourguignon@libertysurf.fr
Dental Clinics of North America
|December 5, 2009
Summary
Traumatic dental injuries affect many, causing significant consequences. Prevention strategies, including mouthguards, are crucial for reducing these common maxillofacial injuries.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and Oral Health
- Traumatology
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Traumatic dental and maxillofacial injuries are prevalent globally, impacting 20-30% of permanent dentition.
- These injuries result in severe aesthetic, functional, psychological, and economic repercussions.
- High injury rates underscore the critical need for effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the causes (etiology) of dental and maxillofacial injuries.
- To explore and outline preventive strategies for dental trauma.
- To examine the function and fabrication of protective appliances, particularly mouthguards.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on the etiology of dental and maxillofacial injuries.
- Analysis of preventive measures and strategies in dentistry.
- Examination of the role and manufacturing of protective appliances like mouthguards.
Main Results:
- Identified key etiologic factors contributing to dental and maxillofacial injuries.
- Outlined various preventive strategies to mitigate injury risks.
- Highlighted the importance and manufacturing considerations of mouthguards in prevention.
Conclusions:
- Understanding injury causes is fundamental to developing effective prevention.
- Proactive measures, including the use of specialized appliances, are essential for reducing dental trauma.
- Mouthguards play a significant role in the preventive armamentarium for dental and maxillofacial injuries.
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