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Skiing and snowboarding pose a low risk of dental trauma. While accidents occur, frequent riders are most susceptible. Protective gear use is high, but mouthguards are rarely used by those with dental injuries.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Dental Traumatology
Winter Sports Safety

Background:

Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding carry inherent risks of injury.
Dental trauma is a potential consequence of accidents on ski slopes.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the incidence of dental trauma among amateur skiers and snowboarders.
To investigate the patterns of protective gear usage, including mouthguards, in relation to dental injuries.

Main Methods:

A standardized questionnaire was administered to 500 participants (skiers and snowboarders).
Data collected included details of sustained injuries, accidents, and the use of protective equipment.
Interviews were conducted during the winter sports season from January to April 2008.

Main Results:

2.2% of participants reported dental trauma. Frequent riders showed higher susceptibility (p < 0.001).
33% experienced at least one accident, with males more affected (p = 0.031).
67.4% used protective gear; snowboarders were better protected (p < 0.001). Only 2 of 11 with dental trauma used mouthguards.

Conclusions:

Skiing and snowboarding present a minimal risk of dental trauma.
Increased use of protective gear is observed, but mouthguard adoption remains low among injured individuals.