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Sports dentistry: A review
Naveen Kumar Ramagoni1, Vijaya Kumar Singamaneni2, Saketh Rama Rao3
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Navodaya Dental College, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
|January 28, 2015
Summary
Sports dentistry addresses athletic oral and facial injuries, with sports activities causing 13% of childhood oral trauma. Educating stakeholders on injury prevention is crucial for sports dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Dental trauma is a significant concern in athletic populations.
- Sports activities contribute substantially to oral and facial injuries, particularly in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relationship between sports participation and dental injuries.
- To highlight the importance of sports dentistry and injury prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on sports-related dental trauma.
- Analysis of the role of sports dentistry in prevention and management.
Main Results:
- Sports activities account for 13% of all oral trauma in children.
- A significant need exists for dedicated "Team Dentists" across all levels of sports.
Conclusions:
- Sports dentistry plays a vital role in preventing and managing athletic oral injuries.
- Education for parents, teachers, and young athletes is essential for effective injury prevention.
