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Protective athletic mouthguards: do they cause harm?

Richard T Glass1, Robert S Conrad, Charles Rieger Wood

  • 1Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sports Health
|September 28, 2012
PubMed
Summary
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Protective athletic mouthguards (PAMs) may increase oral injuries like lesions and ulcerations. Regular cleaning and replacement of PAMs are recommended to mitigate these risks in athletes.

Keywords:
disease transmissionmicroorganismsmouthguard careoral infectionsprotective athletic mouthguardsystemic infections

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Oral Health
  • Athletic Performance

Background:

  • Protective athletic mouthguards (PAMs) are widely used in sports for over a century.
  • Both contact and noncontact sport participants utilize PAMs to prevent injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential link between wearing PAMs and the occurrence of oral injuries.
  • To document the type and progression of oral lesions in athletes using PAMs.

Main Methods:

  • A case series study involving 62 Division I football players.
  • Oral examinations and photographic documentation of lesions were conducted pre-season, mid-season, and end-season.
  • The palate was used as an internal control due to its lack of direct contact with the PAM.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in the number and intensity of oral lesions was observed throughout the season.
  • Lesions were most commonly found on the buccal mucosa, followed by the gingiva, tongue, and palate.
  • The average number of lesions per player increased from 1.4 pre-season to 3.7 at season end.

Conclusions:

  • Wearing PAMs may contribute to an increased incidence and severity of oral mucosal injuries.
  • Athletes should practice daily sanitization and regular replacement of PAMs to minimize oral irritation and lesions.