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Mouth guard and occlusal force distribution.

Y Maeda1, I Emura, Y Onoue

  • 1Osaka University, Faculty of Dentistry.

The Journal of Osaka University Dental School
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Mouth guards improve occlusal force distribution during sports, offering better protection than natural teeth or conventional bite planes. This enhances safety by reducing injury risk in the maxillofacial region.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Dentistry
  • Biomechanics
  • Oral Health

Background:

  • Traumatic injuries in the maxillofacial region are common during sports.
  • Mouth guards are widely used to prevent such injuries.
  • Understanding their effect on occlusal forces is crucial for optimizing protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of wearing mouth guards on occlusal force distribution.
  • To compare occlusal force distribution with mouth guards versus natural dentition and conventional bite planes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an occlusal force transducer system (T-Scan system) to measure forces.
  • Recorded occlusal forces with natural dentition.
  • Recorded occlusal forces with conventional full arch bite planes.

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  • Recorded occlusal forces with mouth guards in place.

    • Main Results:

    • Occlusal forces were more evenly distributed when wearing mouth guards.
    • This even distribution was observed in comparison to natural dentition.
    • The even distribution with mouth guards surpassed that of conventional full arch bite planes.

    Conclusions:

    • Mouth guards significantly enhance occlusal force distribution.
    • This improved distribution contributes to better prevention of maxillofacial traumatic injuries.
    • Mouth guards offer superior protection compared to natural dentition and conventional bite planes for athletes.